Laboratory Assistant

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Aspiring healthcare professionals, join our team to gain hands on experience in inpatient phlebotomy. This entry-level role serves as a valuable foundation for a career in healthcare, allowing you to build meaningful connections with professionals across various departments in the hospital. Grow your career in a diverse, multicultural environment where your work directly contributes to patient care. This role offers valuable exposure to hospital operations and clinical workflows.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
• Verifies patient identification.
• Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
• Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
• Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
• Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
• Performs customer service in lab reception.
• Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
• Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
• Participates in the training of employees and students.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
• May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed