Laboratory Assistant

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to enhance patient care through efficient laboratory services. This role involves specimen collection, testing, and providing exceptional customer service. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on the healthcare experience for patients and their families. With a focus on independent work and problem-solving, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that promotes your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory services including specimen collection and testing.
• Serve as a resource for hospital and clinic staff on specimen handling.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Applied Science Degree

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:The Laboratory Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory/department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.
• If travel is required for the position, team member must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree.
• Certification in phlebotomy and one year hospital experience. ASCP certification for phlebotomy is preferred.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!