Laboratory Assistant 2, Hospital Phlebotomist

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Laboratory Assistant 2 to join their team in Saint Louis Park. This role involves various laboratory services, including specimen processing and client service. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a high school diploma, with preferred qualifications in medical fields or phlebotomy certification.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Collection of specimens and performance of laboratory testing.
• Client service and reception desk duties.
• Dispatching and processing specimens efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Applied science degree

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant 2 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 Lab 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 lab/ 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:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• 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:

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

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!