Laboratory Assistant

Hutchinson Health; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in St. Louis Park Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily clinical operations. You will collect specimens, perform basic testing and document results according to SOP, working to maintain patient care standards.

Must have a high school diploma and basic computer skills; preferred phlebotomy experience. You will join a team-focused environment that emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and excellent service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year computer navigation and MS Office experience (Word/Outlook).
• Typing or keyboarding skills.
• Promote teamwork through courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens following SOP.
• Perform testing and verify analyzer performance.
• Document and communicate lab results accurately.
• Maintain supplies and perform maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance and policies.
• Uphold laboratory customer service standards and confidentiality.
• Respond to stressful situations and changing needs.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing/keyboarding

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical training or terminology

Phlebotomy experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HealthPartners is hiring for a Laboratory Assistant to help support the St. Louis Park Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.
• Typing or keyboarding skills.
• Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED:

• Six months of related medical training, medical terminology or related experience.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing laboratory procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

2. Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Phlebotomy, computer operation, EKG, reception, telephones, clerical and designated testing procedures

3. Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.

4. Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.

5. Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.

6. Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.

7. Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.

8. Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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