Lab Assistant: Diagnostic Specimen Processing & Teamwork

CHI St Joseph's Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Joseph's Health in Park Rapids is seeking a Lab Assistant to help solve diagnostic mysteries and support patient care. You will collect, prepare, and process a variety of specimens for diagnostic tests using established procedures and advanced technology.

The role requires a foundational knowledge of lab procedures, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to ongoing learning to support a high-quality laboratory workflow in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients accurately in all functions.
• Demonstrates kindness and courteous interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Supports department workflow and fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimens for testing and prepares them for distribution.
• Manages specimen packaging for send-out testing per procedures.
• Troubleshoots with good judgment and asks for help when needed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

CHI St. Joseph's Health in Park Rapids is seeking a Lab Assistant to help solve diagnostic mysteries and support patient care. You will collect, prepare, and process a variety of specimens for diagnostic tests using established procedures and advanced technology.

The role requires a foundational knowledge of lab procedures, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to ongoing learning to support a high-quality laboratory workflow in a hospital setting.