Lab Assistant II: Specimen Collection & Lab Support

HealthPartners (CMC); Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners (CMC) in a hospital/clinic setting seeks a Lab Assistant II to collect blood and specimens for testing, perform basic lab duties, and support lab operations. Cross-trained in reception, processing, and waived testing, the role may include lab coordination, training, and limited non-waived testing according to policy.

The position emphasizes customer service, compliance with safety and privacy regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, perform simple calculations and follow oral and written directions accurately.
• High school graduate or equivalent is required; phlebotomy certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes an engaged and positive environment among the laboratory team.
• Specimen collection (blood, urine, throat, and nasopharyngeal).
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Maintains a clean and injury-free environment by following safety and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Accurately interprets written/verbal physician orders.
• Follows procedures with proper documentation.
• Adheres to AIDET for excellent customer service.
• Performs waived and non-waived testing per policy and procedures.
• Provide guidance for new employees and students according to training checklists.
• Displays leadership ability and strong work ethic in a team-based environment.
• Acts as a resource for questions from new employees and students.
• Follows regulatory guidelines including Joint Commission, OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and reports health/medical errors.
• Observes Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks.

Skills

Accurate and precise

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Laboratory information system

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Applied science degree (desirable)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

HealthPartners (CMC) in a hospital/clinic setting seeks a Lab Assistant II to collect blood and specimens for testing, perform basic lab duties, and support lab operations. Cross-trained in reception, processing, and waived testing, the role may include lab coordination, training, and limited non-waived testing according to policy.

The position emphasizes customer service, compliance with safety and privacy regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.