Lab Assistant

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform a variety of clinical lab procedures in accordance with Ridgeview policies and regulatory requirements. The role includes specimen collection, EKG testing, and supporting front desk customer service for outpatients and staff.

The position involves training new staff, assisting in processing specimens, and performing related duties. High school diploma or equivalent required, with preferred phlebotomy or related healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and ability to use MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication for patient and staff interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a clinical setting.
• Preferred certifications or training in phlebotomy or EKG are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens via venipuncture or infant heel sticks and report results.
• Perform EKG testing.
• Assist front desk with outpatient and staff customer service.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Handle specimen processing including receiving, batching, and reference lab work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office

English communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Also, responsible for assisting front desk staff with customer service needs and for providing a variety of support functions to the clinical laboratory personnel.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Also, responsible for assisting front desk staff with customer service needs and for providing a variety of support functions to the clinical laboratory personnel.

Job Functions

• Collects proper specimen using a variety of techniques including but not limited to venipuncture and infant heel sticks according to procedure and processes, tests and reports specimen results.
• Performs EKG testing.
• Assists front desk staff with customer service needs for outpatients and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new staff and visiting students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Effectively performs specimen processing tasks including receiving, batching and reference lab processing.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team

Preferred Qualifications

• EKG training or experience
• Phlebotomy training or experience
• Medical Assistant, EMT or previous laboratory experience
• Certification in Phlebotomy (ASCP) or Certified Medical Assistant and kept current according to ASCP standards

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Requirements

Full time, 1st and 2nd shift position. Both Chaska clinic and Waconia Hospital or clinic Ridgeview locations.