Monument Health

Integrated non-profit health system with hospitals

Laboratory Assistant

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBox Elder, SD, USA$17.42 - $21.72In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies is required.
The role requires obtaining blood specimens using proper technique while attending to patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control.
The role requires punctuality and readiness to fulfill the assigned shift duties.
The role requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

Establish a cooperative working relationship with caregivers, physicians, and leaders while promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication.
Obtain blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique and appropriate patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices.
Restock supplies.
Receive and process samples delivered to the laboratory and store them appropriately.
Track add-on and extra samples, store and discard specimens, complete daily hold-over logs, and resolve sample problems.
Perform clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department.
Distribute specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.
Answer the telephone in assigned sections.
Participate in departmental and system-wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a NAACLS phlebotomy program is preferred.
One or more years of clinical laboratory and/or healthcare experience is preferred.
A Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification from National Phlebotomy Solutions, phlebotomy certification from an accredited university or accredited training professional, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification from ASCP, or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT) is preferred.

Current Employees:

If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Box Elder, SD USA

Department

MHUC-RC Liberty Plaza Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36
Starting Pay Rate Range $17.42 - $21.72Laboratory Assistant I $17.42-$20.02, Laboratory Assistant II $18.90-$21.72, Sr Laboratory Assistant $18.90-$21.72

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Laboratory Assistant at Monument Health, you can begin your healthcare career with no experience necessary. You will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for demonstrating a commitment to patient/family experience, quality, safety, and financial stewardship. You will promote a safe working environment and support the department by performing venipuncture and capillary punctures using the most appropriate phlebotomy device and properly collect and process specimens for testing.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Establishes a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication.
Will be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift.
Obtains blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices.
Restocks supplies.
Receives and processes samples delivered to the lab. Stores samples appropriately.
Tracks add-on and extra samples, stores and discards specimens. Performs daily hold over logs and resolves sample problems.
Demonstrates knowledge of and performs a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department.
Distributes specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.
Answers the telephone in assigned sections.
Involved in departmental and system wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred:

Education - NAACLS phlebotomy program

Certification - Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Solutions or Phlebotomy Certification from accredited University or accredited training professionals or Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Experience - 1+ years in Clinical Laboratory and/or Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Laboratory
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About the Company

Monument Health

Integrated non-profit health system with hospitals

Monument Health is a non-profit, integrated healthcare system serving Western South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming. It operates a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and primary care practices that work together to deliver coordinated care across medical disciplines such as orthopedics, dermatology, hospital medicine, and hospice care. Services are accessed through the clinician network, with care coordinated across providers to improve quality and patient outcomes while managing costs. Revenue comes from patient services, and any surplus is reinvested into facilities, technology, and patient care rather than distributed to shareholders. Its hospital-and-clinic network is governed by a community-based Board of Directors, emphasizing rural, community-focused health services. The goal is to make healthcare more accessible and effective for the communities it serves, balancing high-quality care with responsible cost management.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rapid City, SD
Founded: 1973

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