Lab Assistant

Winona Health • Winona, MN

33d

About The Position

The Lab Assistant (LA) provides receptionist, registration, secretarial and
specimen collection duties to support laboratory services. The LA must
demonstrate excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented and able to
multi-task well. Requires previous phlebotomy training and/or experience.

Requirements

• High school/GED/equivalent.
• Requires phlebotomy training and/or experience. Phlebotomy course completion required.
• Knowledgeable and skilled at proper specimen collection requirements for patients of all ages.
• Basic computer skills. Word. Excel. Access or other database. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data).

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures in compliance with Winona Health policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable of proper specimen collection requirements. Performs phlebotomy for patients of all ages in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) standards and established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs specimen check in processes and distribution of blood, urine and culture specimens received into the lab
• Provides urine drug screen collection and processing services according to established policies and procedures. Assists with processing specimens for referral lab testing.
• Performs general clerical duties including answering phones, faxing documents, order entry, result entry, database entry for send out tests, and multiple other clerical tasks as needed.
• Provides off-site phlebotomy services to residents in area nursing homes and for community health screening clinics and other Winona Health approved services.
• May be trained in the preparation and processing of Thin Prep PAP Smears.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees