Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Lab Assistant in Park Rapids, MN, to support diagnostic procedures by collecting and processing patient specimens. The role emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail, ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to obtain BLS certification. Preferred qualifications are completion of a Lab Assistant program or relevant experience. Join our award-winning facility dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process various patient specimens for diagnostic tests.
• Maintain good communication with the team and other departments.
• Organize and distribute specimens efficiently.
• Process send-out testing per established procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What you’ll do

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co‑worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handles Laboratory Send‑out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 90 Days of start date

Preferred

• Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facility.
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program.

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award‑winning, 25‑bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.