Lab Assistant

Ridgeview-2; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN seeks a Full Time Lab Assistant to perform a variety of laboratory procedures, assist front desk staff, and support clinical laboratory personnel.

Day shift with evening weekends and holiday rotation. Requires high school diploma, ability to pass background checks, and basic computer/MS Office skills. Experience in phlebotomy/MA preferred.

Qualifications

• Background checks must be completed successfully.
• Proficient with basic computer functions and Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal English communication.
• Able to work autonomously and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens via venipuncture and other methods.
• Perform EKG testing and report results.
• Assist front desk with patient service needs.
• Assist in training new staff and students.
• Handle specimen processing: receiving, batching, reference labs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 500 S. MAPLE STREET,Waconia, MN, 55387,United States
• Base Pay $19.86 - $27.85 / Hour
• Job Category Laboratory
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Schedule: Day 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

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.

• 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

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.

Full time lab assistant, day shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation.