Lab Assistant

Alomere Health • Alexandria, MN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant prepares samples for analysis and to be sent to outside labs. The position monitors for quality, efficiency, and safety in the proper handling of specimens, supplies, and equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Strong knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory
• Maintain knowledge of specimen requirements
• Understand the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labelling
• Ability to help maintain an environment of privacy, safety, and integrity for all patients, at all times
• Knowledge in proper specimen collection to include: specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation precautions, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
• Ability to give instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens

Responsibilities

• Restock the laboratory departments as needed
• Collect and utilize appropriate preparation, processing, and evaluation procedures for all specimens, including maintaining appropriate records for specimens, slides, and data conforming to all HFAP and CLIA guidelines
• Train new students and new employees as needed
• Perform patient registrations and order tests per Providers written orders
• Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol tests
• Specimen Collection
• Perform phlebotomy procedures
• Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection
• Obtain or collect body fluids, tissue, and other substances to aid the laboratory in determining abnormal findings
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees