Senior Laboratory Assistant, Float
Sanford Health
Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
Job Description
Performs phlebotomy/collects blood specimens. 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. Expected to train and onboard new employees.
Department Details
This position will float between MMC-Rice Lake and MMC-Ladysmith laboratories. Shifts will be variable in amount of hours and will most often be between the hours of 5 am and 9pm. Weekend and holiday rotation with associated pay incentives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required
- One year of laboratory related experience preferred
- National phlebotomy certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required or registry eligible to take exam within 12 months of hire
- May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Benefits
- Float Premium
- Weekend and Holiday Pay Incentives
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.