Lab Assistant Clinic

Ridgeview; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

This position at Ridgeview Medical Center is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview policies and all regulatory agencies. The role also includes front desk customer service in the lab.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens (venipuncture as needed), assisting with training and orientation of new staff, and performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens using venipuncture and other techniques per procedure.
• Performs lab front desk customer service.
• Assists with training and orientation of new staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office applications

English communication

Teamwork

Ability to work with diverse patient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Assistant experience

EMT training

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for 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 performing lab front desk customer service.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for 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 performing lab front desk customer service.

Job Functions

• Collects proper specimen using a variety of techniques but not limited to venipuncture according to procedure and processes, tests, and reports specimen results.
• Performs lab front desk customer service.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. Click here to view the benefits available.