Laboratory Assistant - Full-time

St Croix Health • St. Croix Falls, WI

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About The Position

St. Croix Health is looking for a full-time, 1.0 FTE Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in the healthcare field with a dedicated laboratory team. Base schedule would be day and evening shifts, Monday-Friday. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests. Perform laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant with phlebotomy training preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and accurately label specimens for laboratory testing.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Ensure specimens are labeled with all required information in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Collect specimens in appropriate containers.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Contribute to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs.
• Accurately process orders and specimens for testing or referral.
• Perform LIS and EMR documentation of entered and released orders.
• Minimize or eliminate specimen rejection by testing staff or reference lab.
• Process blood, urine, and culture specimens for testing and referral.
• Perform required testing in areas where competent.
• Perform EKGs and ensure EKG tracings are accurately labeled and routed.
• Accurately perform waived testing including QC.
• Complete documentation of results in the LIS.
• Perform clerical laboratory duties as needed.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Restock supplies.
• Attend regular department meetings.
• Complete required trainings.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement program with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellbeing incentive program.
• Free parking.
• Employee prescription discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees