We don’t train our people to be nice… We simply hire nice people

We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team!

Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high paced complex clinical environment?

Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the 50 Best Non-Profits to Work For in The U.S.

This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM

Are you an exceptional Laboratory Assistant who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team ad would love to serve the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are values and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? Are you looking for an organization that offers competitive compensation and one of the broadest and most comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare?

Cure 4 the Kids Foundation is a multi-specialty pediatric clinic seeking a self-motivated Laboratory Assistant who absolutely thrives on details, accuracy, and efficiency in their work while maintaining excellent customer service skills. This is a very busy pediatric medical practice and we are seeking high-energy people who enjoy working at a fast pace while providing quality service and care.

SUMMARY:

Performs venipunctures and skin puncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. As well as a variety of technical tasks required to maintain the lab. This is a non-exempt position, full-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various routine and complex pediatric blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and finger and heel stick, using standard equipment; vacutainer tubes and sleeves; tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
• Gathers information and data from patients or parents/guardians for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
• Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification, and records appropriate collection information on the proper requisitions.
• Performs testing for CBC, Sed rate, glucose, and urine hCG analysis.
• Performs quality control procedures for urinalysis, INR, urine hCG, and glucose analysis.
• Centrifuge, label, and store blood samples for subsequent analysis by the laboratory.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies; reorders and stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
• Records room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures and humidity.
• Performs start-up and quality control procedures for CBC and Sed rate analyzers.
• Performs laboratory tests, verifies results, and reports findings in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Assists with collecting bone marrow aspirations and biopsy procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Lab Assistant or Office Lab Assistant certification through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Nevada.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Six (6) months of laboratory experience or laboratory coursework or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, carry 15 pounds.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English.

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