Laboratory Assistant

CHI St. Gabriel's Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Gabriel's Health in Little Falls, MN is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process specimens for diagnostic tests using our advanced technology.

You will help maintain accurate workflow, uphold patient identification, and support lab operations while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days of start. Preferred: Lab Assistant program certificate or phlebotomy training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days of start date required.
• Phlebotomy or Lab Assistant program certificates preferred within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and prepare specimens for testing.
• Maintain department workflow and assist all team members.
• Process specimens for distribution to laboratory departments.
• Handle send-out testing and packaging for external laboratories.
• Communicate effectively within the department and with other hospital units.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-focused care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Where You'll Work

In Central Minnesota you'll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel's Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We've been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.

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.

• 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


• 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

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