Laboratory Technical Assistant- Northwest Clinic

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, waived laboratory testing, patient order management, and specimen processing and handling in accordance with established protocols and standards of laboratory practice. The role applies patient safety standards and patient management methods in laboratory practice. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE on the day shift at the Northwest Clinic. Starting pay is $20.57–$30.86, based on experience; external offers are generally between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience. Olmsted Medical Center offers a benefits package to employees at 0.5 FTE or higher.

Requirements

BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology.
Computer data entry skills.
Phlebotomy experience or certification.
Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and, as applicable, arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Prepare patients and collect specimens for throat cultures, urine, and other requested tests.
Perform waived-level testing in immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology, as applicable.
Document patient specimen flow in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Process specimens according to requirements, including preparing specimens for dispatch to external laboratories when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with safe-practice standards and standard precautions.
Assist with new employee orientation and training.
Perform other duties as requested.
Manage patient orders accurately and efficiently.