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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

$/hr minimum - $/hr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)

Responsible for receiving and processing, and performing limited testing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing.

Role Specific Responsibilities

o Identifies and labels all specimens according to hospital and laboratory policy
o Prepares samples for testing in laboratory departments.
o Maintains equipment and stocking of supplies in central receiving/processing area.
o Prepares specimens for send out to reference laboratories.
o Assists with setups, Gram stains and rapid testing in Microbiology.
o Maintains equipment and stocking of supplies
o Collects and processes specimens
o Registers outpatients and/or specimens received from outside customers, as necessary.
o Assists with reception and front office duties as necessary.

Education
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Biological Science required

Experience and Skills
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• 5 years of Technical Assistant experience (or equivalent) in the absence of a degree.
• Phlebotomy training and skills required upon hire