Laboratory Assistant

Job Duties

SEIU

HealthCare Minnesota and Iowa Represented

Job

Description

Job

Code:122480

Grade:U65

HR Date:January 19,

2007

Position

Title:Laboratory

AssistantUnit:I

Department:Laboratory

Reporting

Structure:Laboratory

Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

High

School Diploma or equivalent.

One

year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft

Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.

Typing

or keyboarding skills.

Promote

teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative

attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED:

Six

months of related medical training, medical terminology or related

experience.

Previous

phlebotomy experience.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability

to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech,

hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position.

Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write

English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient

care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all

employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held

accountable to work as effective team members. This individual

serves all (internal and external) customers by performing laboratory

procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners

philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all

regulatory agencies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Collect

and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques

following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

2.Perform

testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to

SOP in an efficient cost effective manner. Any combination of the

following areas may be included: Phlebotomy, computer operation, EKG,

reception, telephones, clerical and designated testing procedures

3.Document

and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according

to SOP.

4.Perform

and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.

5.Demonstrate

competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.

6.Consistently

implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards.

The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting

teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.

7.Respond

proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and

department/clinic changes.

8.Demonstrate

professional development through participation in continuing

education, special projects and community / corporate / professional

organizations. Demonstrate personal development through

dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.

9.Perform

other duties

as assigned.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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

$21.99 - $27.57 / Hourly

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

123418

Job Benefits

Not specified