Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

CHI St. Gabriel's Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Central Minnesota is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing. You will collect, prepare, and process a variety of specimens with attention to accuracy, safety, and quality.

A foundation in laboratory procedures and a commitment to ongoing learning will help you thrive in this role. Key duties include accurate patient identification, courteous interactions, clear interdepartmental communication, adherence to isolation and hand hygiene, and performing

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification.
• Preferred Lab Assistant Program certificate or relevant phlebotomy certification.
• Experience in an acute care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times.
• Demonstrates kindness and courtesy with patients and coworkers.
• Maintains clear communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Follows isolation and hand sanitization protocols.
• Performs blood collection procedures and analyzes venous and capillary draws across all ages.
• Uses proper collection techniques to obtain quality samples and maintains appropriate volume.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Lab Assistant Program Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Central Minnesota is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing. You will collect, prepare, and process a variety of specimens with attention to accuracy, safety, and quality.

A foundation in laboratory procedures and a commitment to ongoing learning will help you thrive in this role. Key duties include accurate patient identification, courteous interactions, clear interdepartmental communication, adherence to isolation and hand hygiene, and performing