Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a casual Lab Assistant to work approximately 8 hours per week in our medical laboratory. This position is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests. The position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients and coworkers. This position does not require weekends! ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of the HealthPartners system, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community. Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a start-of-the-art medical center. If you are ready to make a difference, we are ready to meet you!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection
- Knowledge in proper specimen collection: specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation precautions, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
- Understand the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a health care facility preferred
- CMA or Certification in Phlebotomy preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests.
- Reference, interpret, and apply laboratory specimen requirements.
- Obtain or collect body fluids, tissue and other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings.
- Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures.
- Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens.
- Maintain an environment of privacy, safety and integrity for all patients, at all times.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Benefits
- competitive base salary with incentives
- excellent retirement plans
- a generous benefits package
- a start-of-the-art medical center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
