Laboratory Technical Assistant

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role in laboratory services. This entry-level position involves performing vital phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of laboratory practice. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include medical terminology and phlebotomy experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols.
• Demonstrate proficiency in waived laboratory testing and patient management.
• Maintain a safe work environment and assist with training new employees.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Phlebotomy experience/certification

Laboratory experience

BLS certification

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Job Details

Description

1.0 FTE - Rotating Shifts

Starting Pay - $20.17 - $25.21 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry skills preferred
• Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Performs waived laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
• Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).
• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
• Assists with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care