CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT PRN - Augusta Health

This position will be trained to work at Crozet but will also be schedule to work at the main lab and Urgent Care locations 

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is required to perform the following laboratory services at the urgent care facility:

• Performs blood collection using the appropriate collection method and techniques.
• Performs and reports accurate laboratory patient and quality control testing.
• Verifies proper patient identification and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Reports and documents critical laboratory values according to policy.??
• Perform drug screen and breath alcohol collections as needed.
• Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents.
• Performs laboratory equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance.
• Monitors equipment performance and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
• Investigates, documents, and resolves routine problems or complaints.
• Maintains competency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the section supervisor or department director.

Requirements

• High school diploma with minimum of three years laboratory experience or
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field.
• Experience in laboratory or medical office setting preferred.

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical ladder career path program
• Shared governance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Onsite credit union
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.