Laboratory Assistant - Surg Path/Cytology/Histology Lab

Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency

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Job overview

Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency is hiring a Laboratory Assistant - Surg Path/Cytology/Histology Lab. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant collects and processes laboratory specimens, enters data into the EHR/LIS, and communicates professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Key focus areas include Assist in maintaining supplies and inventory, Support quality improvement initiatives and lean processes, and Accession specimens in the laboratory information system.

Preferred (not required): Customer Service Skills and Phlebotomy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Service SkillsPhlebotomy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or Approved Equivalent Combination of Education and ExperienceCertified or Certified-Eligible With Nationally Accredited Phlebotomy AssociationTen Quarter Credits of Biology or Chemistry College CoursesSix Months Clinical Laboratory Experience

Full job description

JOB DETAILS *Department:*Cytology Lab *FTE:*1.0 (80 hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Monday - Friday *Shift(s):*Days *Shift Length:*8 hours *Location:*In-Person

*Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Anatomic Pathology

  • Assist in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and lean processes
  • Accession specimens according to standard procedures in the laboratory information system
  • Properly identify, label, process and distribute specimens using standard protocol
  • Respond appropriately to internal and external customer needs and communicate any problems or issues to them
  • Assist with pathology send-outs
  • Assist with instrument maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED

OR

  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

OR

  • Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

OR

  • Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Customer Service skills

Title: Laboratory Assistant - Surg Path/Cytology/Histology Lab

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 261281

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