Laboratory Assistant

Sanford Health • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Job Description Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as blood banking procedures change.
• Must understand the use and limitations of the blood bank instrumentation and equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the component laboratory.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred.
• May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blood components for patient use.
• Prepares packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelet concentrates, and cryoprecipitate following AABB and FDA standards.
• Regularly prepares recovered plasma for shipment.
• Packs plasma according to manufacture's specifications and completes shipping records.
• Restocks and rotates blood products daily.
• Performs weekly and monthly inventories, documents daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, and quality control.
• Record keeping, filing, faxing and making copies.
• Phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens.
• Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
• Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies.
• May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results.
• Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED