Clinical Lab Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in northern Minnesota invites a Clinical Lab Assistant to join our professional team. You will perform specimen collection, processing, and secure handling, and support point-of-care testing as appropriate.

The role requires phlebotomy training or experience, good interpersonal communication, and reliable attendance, with LIS/LIS systems data entry, order entry, and test scheduling.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy training course or phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience in a health care related field preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing.
• Provide for safe and secure specimen handling and point-of-care testing when appropriate.
• Enter order and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems.
• Schedule tests and procedures and provide results in the LIS/HIS and over the phone.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attendance reliability

Policy adherence

Education

Phlebotomy training or phlebotomy experience

Experience in healthcare field

Job description

Job Overview

We're glad you are thinking about joining us

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 800 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Schedule

This position will work 80 hours per two weeks. The shift length is 8-hours on the day/evening shift and every 3rd weekend.

Job Overview

The Clinical Lab Assistant will be working with a diverse population within our healthcare environment and plays an important role in providing quality and professional services in keeping with Grand Itasca's values as they interact with our patients, families and coworkers. The CLA performs laboratory specimen collection, specimen processing, as well as provides for safe and secure specimen handling and point of care testing when appropriate. The LCT enters order and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems, schedules tests and procedures, and provides results in the LIS/HIS and over the phone.

Qualifications

1. Completion of a phlebotomy training course or phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting desired.
2. Experience in a health care related field preferred.
3. Good interpersonal communication skills
4. Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
5. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.

About Grand Itasca

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: https://www.granditasca.org/benefits/Non-Contract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$19.47- $27.49 Hourly, based on experience