Laboratory Assistant - Evenings - FT
Sanford Health
Summary
Evening shift position working 8 and 10 hour shifts starting at 1pm and ending at 1130pm. Drawing blood from adult and pediatric patients. Processing of blood and non-blood specimens, operating centrifuges, entering patient information into the computer system.
Job description
Department Details
Evening shift position working 8 and 10 hour shifts starting at 1pm and ending at 1130pm. Drawing blood from adult and pediatric patients. Processing of blood and non-blood specimens, operating centrifuges, entering patient information into the computer system.
Summary
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Completion of a formal phlebotomy program preferred
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Experience in a laboratory-related field preferred
- May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.