Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist. This role is ideal for individuals entering the healthcare or laboratory profession, with on-the-job phlebotomy skills training provided for the Phlebotomist position. Current students and those with minimal experience are encouraged to apply. The Lab Assistant role is a progression within the laboratory setting, requiring demonstrable knowledge of basic chemistry tests, hematology, urinalysis, and basic venipuncture and capillary collection skills. Lab Assistants may also perform low complexity testing, culture set-up, diagnostic coding, and patient registration. The position involves collecting blood and other biologic samples from patients, playing a crucial role in patient care by fostering an atmosphere of trust and confidence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Basic computer skills
Demonstrable knowledge of basic chemistry tests (for Lab Assistants)
Demonstrable knowledge of hematology (for Lab Assistants)
Demonstrable knowledge of urinalysis (for Lab Assistants)
Basic venipuncture skills (for Lab Assistants)
Basic capillary collection skills (for Lab Assistants)

Nice To Haves

Graduate from or in the process of pursuing a degree from an accredited laboratory or medicine-related program

Responsibilities

Collect blood and other biologic samples from patients
Assist in creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence, ensuring patients feel comfortable and secure during the process
Perform low complexity testing (for Lab Assistants)
Perform culture set-up (for Lab Assistants)
Perform diagnostic coding (for Lab Assistants)
Perform patient registration (for Lab Assistants)