Lab Assistant

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Market competitive compensation

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform laboratory procedures and assist with customer service needs. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, performing EKG tests, and assisting with training new staff.

The ideal candidate will be a High School graduate or have equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of basic computer applications. The role entails working both autonomously and as part of a team. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet and maintain necessary background checks.
• Knowledge of EKG and phlebotomy tends to be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects proper specimen using a variety of techniques.
• Performs EKG testing.
• Assists with customer service needs for outpatients.
• Trains new staff and visiting students.
• Processes specimens including receiving and batching.

Skills

Communication in English

Basic computer functions and Microsoft Office

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to respond to unpredictable situations

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Schedule

Evening shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation.

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.

Job Functions

1. 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.
2. Performs EKG testing.
3. Assists front desk staff with customer service needs for outpatients and clinical laboratory personnel.
4. Assists with the training and orientation of new staff and visiting students.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
6. 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

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.