Laboratory Assistant

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• Laboratory Assistant- Working on two campuses: Mercy (Coon Rapids, MN) and Unity (Fridley, MN)
• This position consists of working at both Mercy (Coon Rapids, MN) and Unity (Fridley, MN) campuses. Laboratory Assistants work at each hospital campus, performing inpatient phlebotomy, specimen processing.
• Various start times to accommodate all the roles of a Lab Assistant. Position requires availability to the start times of shift agreement.
• Position includes 8-hour and 4-hour shift lengths. Position will be scheduled 4-hour shifts every other weekend.
• Phlebotomy certificate or previous phlebotomy experience required.

Job Description:

Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and training of new staff. Supports one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); processing of specimens, and supply ordering.

Principle 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy

Licenses/Certifications

• Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently