Laboratory Assistant

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

12h

About The Position

The Laboratory 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 laboratory/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.
If travel is required for the position, team member must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree.
Certification in phlebotomy and one year hospital experience. ASCP certification for phlebotomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

specimen collection
client service and reception desk duties
ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions
laboratory testing
phlebotomy
dispatching
specimen processing
centrifuging
delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory/department
assuring proper efficiency and workflow management
serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing