Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

CentraCare • Saint Cloud, MN

6h • $16 - $27

About The Position

Find your purpose at CentraCare as a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist! This position is great for someone entering the healthcare industry and/or laboratory profession. We provide on-the-job phlebotomy skills training for this role. Current students and individuals with minimal experience are encouraged to apply. Our Lab Assistant is a great second step within the laboratory setting. Lab Assistants will have demonstratable knowledge of basic chemistry tests, hematology, urinalysis and have basic venipuncture and capillary collection skills. Lab Assistants may perform low complexity testing, culture set-up, diagnostic coding, patient registration Current students and others with some lab experience would be a great match for this role! You will play a crucial role in patient care by collecting blood and other biologic samples from patients. You will assist in creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence, ensuring patients feel comfortable and secure during the process. Schedule: Full time | 80-hours every two weeks Day and evening rotations Every other weekend and rotating holidays Pay and Benefits: Starting pay begins at $18.02 per hour and increases with experience Pay range: $16.36 - $26.54 per hour Earn extra pay for working evening and weekend shifts Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more! Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Prefer graduate from or in the process of pursing a degree from an accredited laboratory or medicine-related program

Responsibilities

• collecting blood and other biologic samples from patients
• creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence
• ensuring patients feel comfortable and secure during the process

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• PTO
• retirement
• employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• college grant programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees