Laboratory Technical Assistant- St. Charles

Olmsted Medical Center; Saint Charles (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Phlebotomy/Lab Technician for a 0.8 FTE day shift. The role includes venipuncture, specimen collection, and performing waived tests, with accurate LIS documentation and safe patient handling.

The position offers a competitive benefits package and starting pay between $20.57 and $30.86 per hour, based on experience. External candidates are generally offered within the posted range.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management according to established protocols.
• Performs waived laboratory testing according to established protocols.
• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.
• Assists with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

BLS within 90 days

Job description

0.8 FTE - Day Shift

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
• 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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