Lab Assistant II - Physician Partners Lab at Roper St. Francis Healthcare

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Procedures, Clerical Duties, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Support, Venipuncture, Specimen Integrity, Instrument Maintenance, Reagent Preparation, Blood Product Issuing, Troubleshooting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Monday-Friday 12:00pm-9:00pm / Rotating Saturdays Job Summary: The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties that include preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the Lab Tech Assistant will need to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to the established procedures to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation. Essential Functions: Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner Collect blood specimens from patients, follow established venipuncture procedures, and transport specimens to the testing laboratory to ensure specimen integrity Provides support to technologists by assisting with the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, answer phones when needed Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly Other duties as assigned Education: High School Degree or GED (required) Associates, Biology or Chemistry (preferred) Experience: Laboratory experience preferred, but not required Keyboarding or data experience preferred, but not required Skills & Abilities: Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner Position requires travel to off-site locations Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: PP - Physician Laboratory Services - Lab RSF Physicians - RSFPP - Specialty Care It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Responsibilities

The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for preparing specimens for analysis, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing laboratory procedures. They will also collect blood specimens and support technologists in maintaining laboratory instruments.