Histology Laboratory Assistant IShawnee, KS

Histology Laboratory Assistant I AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians, and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission, and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings, and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan, and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam, and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. The Laboratory Assistant I must meet the required basic continuing education and department-specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The Laboratory Assistant I performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include:

• Collects patient, physician, and test order information in order to create patient accounts. This includes verifying patient identification, insurance information, physician credentials, and test order requirements
• Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups
• General equipment maintenance, function checks, and documentation
• Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.
• Aliquots different sample types, if needed, and either loads preanalytical instruments, which include automated stainers, or delivers them to the testing department

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.