Lab Assistant

CHI St. Gabriel's Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Central Minnesota is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing. You will collect, prepare, and process a variety of specimens with attention to accuracy, safety, and quality.

A foundation in laboratory procedures and a commitment to ongoing learning will help you thrive in this role. Key duties include accurate patient identification, courteous interactions, clear interdepartmental communication, adherence to isolation and hand hygiene, and performing

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification.
• Preferred Lab Assistant Program certificate or relevant phlebotomy certification.
• Experience in an acute care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times.
• Demonstrates kindness and courtesy with patients and coworkers.
• Maintains clear communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Follows isolation and hand sanitization protocols.
• Performs blood collection procedures and analyzes venous and capillary draws across all ages.
• Uses proper collection techniques to obtain quality samples and maintains appropriate volume.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Lab Assistant Program Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions
• Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments
• Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures
• Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections
• Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 90 Days of start date

Preferred

• Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facility
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program

Where You'll Work

In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.

Pay Range

$19.53 - $25.51 /hour