Laboratory Assistant

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspiring healthcare professionals, join our team to gain hands on experience in a diverse, multicultural lab environment. 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 hospitals and Central Laboratory. As the first point of contact within the lab workflow, this position ensures specimens are ready and accurate for processing and testing.

Requirements

High School or GED

Nice To Haves

2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Certification upon hire 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.
May perform waived testing.
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.
Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
Performs various clerical duties.
Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.