Laboratory Technical Assistant- Northwest Clinic

Olmsted Medical Group; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,337 - 35,431; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant responsible for phlebotomy and specimen collection. The ideal candidate will possess medical terminology knowledge and previous laboratory experience, with BLS certification required within 90 days of hire. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. This role is vital for ensuring accurate laboratory practices and patient management in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques.
• Processes specimens according to requirements.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy proficiency

Laboratory testing knowledge

Patient safety standards

Job description

Laboratory Technical Assistant - Northwest Clinic

Pay

$20.57 - $25.72 (Based on Experience)

Benefits

• Medical 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
• 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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