Lab Assistant Night Shift

Ridgeview; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant for the night shift. In this role, you'll perform essential laboratory procedures and provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients. Your responsibilities will include specimen collection, EKG testing, and supporting clinical staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for growth. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence, this role could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in phlebotomy and EKG testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens using venipuncture and heel sticks.
• Assist front desk staff and support laboratory personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.29/hr - $27.03/hr

Brief Description

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.
  
  

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• 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
  
  

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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.

Requirements

Phlebotomy 1-3 yrs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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