Laboratory Technical Assistant- St. Charles

Olmsted-Medical-Center; Saint Charles (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in St. Charles, MN is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to perform phlebotomy, process waived lab tests, and manage specimens. You will document workflows in the LIS, handle patient coordination, and assist with training in a on-site clinical lab setting.

Qualified applicants have phlebotomy skills, basic lab experience, and a current BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days. Competitive benefits apply for 0.5 FTE or higher positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Medical terminology preferred
• Minimum Qualifications: Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Minimum Qualifications: BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management including venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Performs waived laboratory testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology as applicable
• Documents patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Processes specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to standard precautions
• Assists with new employee orientation and training
• Performs other duties as requested

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory experience

Education

BLS certification within 90 days

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Laboratory Technical Assistant- St. Charles

Job Category: Prof/Tech

Requisition Number: LABOR003833

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

St Charles
403 West Fourth Street
St Charles, MN 559722127, USA

St Charles
403 West Fourth Street
St Charles, MN 559722127, USA

Starting Pay - $20.57 - $30.86 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, 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
• 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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