Microbiology Lab Assistant

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for eligible employees
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Thursday, Friday 1030-1900 and every other Saturday 0830-1700

Shift: Part Time, Days, 20 Hours per week

Location: 9100 W 74^th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Laboratory Assistant is responsible for processing & prioritizing large volumes of blood, body fluids, tissues and other substances for laboratory testing.  Requires continuous communication via computer, phone, fax and mail to maintain effective working relationships with other hospital departs, system facilities and external customers. Customer service skills continuously exercised. He/She is required to perform multiple clerical tasks related to specimen collection & processing requiring meticulous attention to detail

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Labels and prepares specimens for transport
• Performs related data entry functions in a careful and timely fashion with scrupulous attention to identification and handling
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Computer Skills

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No previous experience required