Laboratory Technical Assistant- Southeast Clinic

Olmsted Medical Center • Rochester, MN

2d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position at the Southeast Clinic. The starting pay ranges from $20.57 to $30.86 per hour, based on experience. Offers for external candidates are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of this range. Olmsted Medical Center values its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package for those employed at 0.5 FTE or higher.

Requirements

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry skills preferred
• Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Performs waived laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
• Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).
• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
• Assists with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

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