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Senior Laboratory Assistant

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Sturgis
949 Harmon Street (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2025
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Sturgis, SD USA Department STH Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Starting Pay Rate Range $18.47 - $21.23 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary The Sr. Laboratory Assistant must be competent as a Laboratory Assistant II. Additionally, the Sr. Laboratory Assistant will demonstrate a commitment to patient/family experience, quality, safety, and financial stewardship. Performs daily calibration and periodic maintenance of all relevant diagnostic equipment. Records results per departmental policy. Performs CLIA waived testing and other diagnostic testing applicable to the department and facility. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within Monument Health as required or assigned. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Competent in all essential functions of a Laboratory Assistant II. Performs appropriate quality control and calibrations as required by accrediting agencies. Performs equipment maintenance. Performs moderate complexity testing in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. Performs other diagnostic testing as required by the department and facility. Provide support to technical staff as appropriate per federal regulation. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Certification - Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Experience - 1+ years in Laboratory Experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Laboratory Shift Employee Type Regular 64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.