Laboratory Assistant

Full Time
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Posted Today
Job description
Department: 72006309 Ambulatory Lab Northwest Hub
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: Other
Job Profile Summary: Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and training of new staff. Supports one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); processing of specimens, and supply ordering.
Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities
  • Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
    • Verifies patient identification.
    • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
    • Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
    • May perform waived testing.
  • Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
    • Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
    • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
    • Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
  • Performs customer service in lab reception.
    • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
    • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
    • Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
  • Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
    • Participates in the training of employees and students.
    • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
    • Performs various clerical duties.
    • Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
  • High School or GED required
  • 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy preferred
  • Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:
  • Primarily day shift, with the ability to flex to evening shift hours if business needs require
  • Typical shifts include 8 hour shifts within the window of 6:45am-6:30pm
  • Floating is required to clinics within Hub 1 locations including Maple Grove, St. Michael, Elk River, Buffalo Crossroads, Annandale, and Cokato.
  • This position may be required to float to other nearby clinics up to 20 miles if business needs require
  • Evening, weekend and holiday shifts may be required occasionally if business needs require.

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