Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy

Job Duties

Description

1.0 FTE - evening shift

0.7 FTE - 7 on and 7 off rotating night shifts

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

55904

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LABOR003804

Job Benefits

Not specified