Laboratory Assistant
Sanford Health
Summary
This position has early hours (2:30am - 11am). It allows flexibility and the ability to learn many different jobs in both histology and cytology.
Job description
Department Details
This position has early hours (2:30am - 11am). It allows flexibility and the ability to learn many different jobs in both histology and cytology.
Summary
Responsibilities include 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
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.