Lab Assistant at Citizens Memorial – Bolivar, Missouri

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, MO is hiring a Lab Assistant to join our staff in the Hospital Laboratory Department! CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the Department: The Laboratory Services Department at CMH performs laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital inpatients and outpatients in an accurate and timely manner.

A typical day will include: Collecting and processing blood samples for the laboratory; acting as department receptionist; and filing and maintaining records.

• Collects specimens utilizing correct equipment and within specified timeframes

• Logs, prepares, and sends specimen to reference laboratory as indicated

• Calls, faxes, and / or sends test results to physicians as needed

• Greets and directs incoming patients to appropriate areas; answers incoming calls and forwards to appropriate personnel

• Cleans equipment and work area, and stocks supplies as needed

Job Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience: One or more years of experience performing phlebotomy duties is preferred

• Skills: Organization, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multitask

• Licensure/Certification: N/A; phlebotomy certification is preferred

• Physical: Standing for the majority of the work day

The position is: Full-time, M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Benefits Include:

• Competitive wages

• Annual merit increases

• No cost health insurance option for employee

• Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family

• Early access to paycheck through PayActiv

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Increased matched savings for Retirement Plan

• Company paid long-term disability plan

• Employee discounts

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.