Laboratory Assistant

Healthpartners • Eden Prairie, MN

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About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring for a Lab Assistant working in the Central Lab. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing laboratory procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.
• Typing or keyboarding skills.
• Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related medical training, medical terminology or related experience.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient cost effective manner.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards.
• Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
• Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED