Laboratory Assistant, Hospital Phlebotomist

HealthPartners

88d

About The Position

The Lab Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate lab/ department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree is desirable.
• One year hospital experience preferred.
• ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection.
• Perform client service and reception desk duties.
• Handle ordering, scheduling, and billing functions.
• Conduct laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
• Dispatch and process specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and deliver them to appropriate lab/ department.
• Assure proper efficiency and workflow management.
• Serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Time away from work
• Insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite clinic

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees