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 nights w/ shift differential pay

• Competitive wage
• Annual merit increase
• 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.