Laboratory Technical Assistant- St. Charles
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The Laboratory Technical Assistant at Olmsted Medical Center works a 0.8 FTE day shift, performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, and waived laboratory testing while documenting in the LIS and ensuring patient safety. The role offers hourly pay, benefits such as medical and dental insurance, and requires a high school diploma.
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0.8 FTE - Day Shift
Starting Pay - $20.57 - $30.86 (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.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
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
Core Competencies:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55972
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
LABOR003833
Job Benefits
Not specified
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