Lab Assistant | Sauk Crossing Clinic

CentraCare Health; Sartell (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations primarily at the Sauk Crossing Clinic, with potential travel to Clearwater, Cold Spring, and Saint Joseph. This temporary role runs until around 12/31/2026 and offers day shifts, with up to 72 hours every two weeks.

Key duties include collecting blood samples, creating a trusting environment for patients, and performing low-complexity testing and culture setup.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer graduate from or in the process of pursuing a phlebotomy certificate from an accredited laboratory program or medical-related program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients.
• Create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients.
• Perform low complexity testing and culture set-up.

Skills

Blood collection

Patient communication

Laboratory terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate in progress

Job description

This is a temporary role until around 12/31/2026.

Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Lab Assistant!

Our communities count on us every day to make their lives better. In turn, our employees are committed to listening to, and serving the needs of Central Minnesotans.

Our Lab Assistant is a support position in the laboratory setting. Students, individuals with patient care background and others with some lab experience would be a great match for this role! This position primarily will work at the Sauk Crossing Clinic but may travel to other clinic locations including Clearwater, Cold Spring, and Saint Joseph.

What you’ll do:

• Collect blood samples from the patient
• Create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients
• Perform low complexity testing and culture set-up

Schedule:

• Temporary until around 12/31/26
• Full-time or part-time | Options up to 72 hours every two weeks
• Day Shift | Monday - Friday | Shifts 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, or 8:30am-5:30pm
• No weekends or holidays.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $20.47 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range:$19.15 - $29.28 per hour
• Full- time or part-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prefer graduate from or in the process of pursing a phlebotomy certificate from an accredited laboratory program or medical -related program
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.