Lab Assistant

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)/Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Lab Assistant (0.9 FTE) to support laboratory services with receptionist, registration, secretarial, and specimen collection duties. Requires phlebotomy training/experience and the ability to provide off-site services as needed.

Shifts vary between 5 am and 9 pm with weekend/holiday rotation every third pay period. The role emphasizes excellent customer service, attention to detail, and multitasking in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training and/or experience required.
• Knowledge of proper specimen collection requirements for patients of all ages.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Word, Excel, Access or other databases (Cerner/EMR).

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
• Performs specimen check-in, distribution of blood, urine and culture specimens.
• Handles clerical duties: answering phones, order entry, results entry, database entry.
• Provides off-site phlebotomy services at nursing homes and community clinics.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Computer skills

Cerner/EMR

Job description

Lab Assistant
0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per Pay Period
Scheduled shifts between 5 am and 9 pm
Weekend and holiday rotation of every third
*Starting pay between $17.91 and $22.39 based on experience

Position Overview:

The Lab Assistant (LA) provides receptionist, registration, secretarial, and specimen collection duties to support laboratory services. The LA must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to multitask well. Requires previous phlebotomy training and/or experience.

• Performs phlebotomy, venipuncture , and other specimen collection procedures in compliance with Winona Health policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeableofproperspecimencollectionrequirements.Performsphlebotomyfor patients of all ages in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) standards andestablishedlaboratory policies andprocedures.
• Performs specimen check-in processes and distribution of blood, urine, and culture specimens received into the lab
• Providesurinedrugscreencollectionandprocessingservicesaccordingtoestablished policies and procedures.Assistswith processing specimens for referral lab testing.
• Performs general clerical duties including answering phones, faxing documents, order entry,resultentry,databaseentryforsendingouttests,andmultipleotherclericaltasksasneeded.
• Providesoff-sitephlebotomyservicestoresidents inareanursinghomesandcommunityhealthscreeningclinicsandotherWinonaHealthapprovedservices.
• MaybetrainedinthepreparationandprocessingofThinPrepPAPSmears.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Knowledgeable and skilled at proper specimen collection requirements for patients of all ages.
• Basic computer skills. Word. Excel. Access orotherdatabases. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data).

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, and privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.