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Laboratory Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives

Park Rapids, MNJob$16.97–22.13/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$16.97–22.13/hr
Location
Park Rapids, MN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support (BLS) From American Heart Association Within 90 Days

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Laboratory Assistant. As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Key focus areas include Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions., Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions., and Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS). Important skills include Positive Patient Identification, HumanKindness, Courtesy, Good Communication, Collaboration, and Specimen Processing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Patient IdentificationHumanKindnessCourtesyGood CommunicationCollaborationSpecimen ProcessingLaboratory Send-Out TestingProblem SolvingFoundational Understanding of Laboratory ProceduresMeticulous Attention to DetailCommitment to Continuous LearningProfessional Development

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBasic Life Support (BLS) From American Heart Association Within 90 DaysCertificate From Lab Assistant Program Within Six MonthsSix Months Experience in Acute Care FacilityCertificate Other Phlebotomy Program

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities:

  • Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.

  • Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.

  • Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

  • Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.

  • Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.

  • Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 90 Days of start date

Preferred

  • Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facility.

  • Certificate Other Phlebotomy program.

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

Pay Range

$16.97 - $22.13 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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