Laboratory Assistant I

St. Croix Health; St. Croix Falls (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant I to join their team. This role involves collecting and preparing specimens for analysis, performing phlebotomy, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the care of a diverse patient population. With a commitment to quality care, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive work culture and a robust benefits package, making it an excellent place to grow your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

403b Retirement Program with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing Incentive Program

Free Parking

Qualifications

• High school graduate with phlebotomy training preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy and laboratory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and label specimens accurately for testing.
• Perform EKGs and maintain compliance with safety practices.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Laboratory Compliance

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Phlebotomist

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

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Description

Shifts are Monday – Friday 12 PM - 8:30 PM and will include rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

• Collect and accurately label specimens for laboratory testing.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Ensure specimen are labeled with all required information in accordance with department policies and procedures
• Collect specimen in appropriate container
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and safety practices
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs
• Accurately process orders and specimens for testing or referral.
• LIS and EMR documentation of entered and released orders
• Minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff or reference lab
• Process blood, urine, and culture specimens, etc. for testing and referral
• Perform required testing in areas where competent.
• Perform EKGs and ensure EKG tracings are accurately labeled and routed
• Accurately perform waived testing including QC
• Subject to competency assessment and achieving satisfactory proficiency testing results
• Accurately complete documentation of results in the LIS
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform clerical laboratory duties as needed
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Restock supplies
• Completes required trainings
  
  

Description

St. Croix Health is looking for a full-time, 1.0 FTE Laboratory Assistant to join our team.Shifts are Monday – Friday 12 PM - 8:30 PM and will include rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests. Perform laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collect and accurately label specimens for laboratory testing.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Ensure specimen are labeled with all required information in accordance with department policies and procedures
• Collect specimen in appropriate container
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and safety practices
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs
• Accurately process orders and specimens for testing or referral.
• LIS and EMR documentation of entered and released orders
• Minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff or reference lab
• Process blood, urine, and culture specimens, etc. for testing and referral
• Perform required testing in areas where competent.
• Perform EKGs and ensure EKG tracings are accurately labeled and routed
• Accurately perform waived testing including QC
• Subject to competency assessment and achieving satisfactory proficiency testing results
• Accurately complete documentation of results in the LIS
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform clerical laboratory duties as needed
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Restock supplies
• Attends regular department meetings
• Completes required trainings
  
  

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• High school graduate
• Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant with phlebotomy training preferred
  
  

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred
  
  

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission: We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision: To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values: People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

St. Croix Health offers our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
  
  

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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