Laboratory Assistant - Surg Path/Cytology/Histology Lab
Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
- Customer Service skills
Nice To Haves
- Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association
- Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses
- Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory
- Support quality improvement initiatives and lean processes
- Accession specimens according to standard procedures in the laboratory information system
- Properly identify, label, process and distribute specimens using standard protocol
- Respond appropriately to internal and external customer needs and communicate any problems or issues to them
- Assist with pathology send-outs
- Assist with instrument maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
