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Laboratory Technical Assistant- Northwest Clinic

Olmsted Medical Center

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#Phlebotomy #BLS Certification #Patient Safety #Venipuncture #Arterial Puncture #Capillary Puncture #LIS #Specimen Handling #Immunology #Hematology #Chemistry #Urinalysis

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$21 - $26 / HOURPosted 9 days ago

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Salary

$21 - $26 / HOUR

Quick overview

Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and waived laboratory testing according to established protocols. Manage patient orders and document specimen flow within the Laboratory Information System.

Requirements summary

Preferred Qualifications

include experience or certification in phlebotomy, laboratory work, and medical terminology. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

professional certificatePhlebotomyMedical TerminologyData EntrySpecimen ProcessingSpecimen CollectionPatient ManagementLaboratory Information System (LIS)Waived Laboratory Testing

Job description

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $20.57 - $25.72 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications

Medical terminology preferred
Computer data entry skills preferred
Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
Previous laboratory experience preferred
BLS certification within 90 days of hire

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

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

3 days ago•$36 - $47 / HOUR