Laboratory Technical Assistant - Cannon Falls

Olmsted Medical Center; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking medical center where you will play a crucial role in patient care through phlebotomy and laboratory testing. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, ensuring patient safety and compliance with laboratory standards. With a focus on professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare. If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include medical terminology and phlebotomy certification.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Phlebotomy experience/certification

Laboratory experience

BLS certification

Job description

Description

.8 FTE - Day shift

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.

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