Lab Assistant
Allina Health
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Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
January 09, 2024Department:
31006314 ANW Lab - PhlebotomyShift:
Day (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
SEIU-4-LAB Service WorkersWeekend Rotation:
Every OtherJob Summary:
Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and serving as a primary trainer providing daily oversight of new staff/students in work area. Serves as a preceptor or lead in one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); specimen processing, waived testing and supply ordering.Key Position Details:
- 40 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation
- Hours: 5:30am-2:00pm
- Will work in Emergency Department
- Benefit Eligible
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
- Verifies patient identification.
- Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
- Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
- Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
- Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
- Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
- Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
- Performs customer service in lab reception.
- Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
- Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
- Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
- Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
- Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
- Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
- Participates in the training of employees and students.
- Performs various clerical duties.
- Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
- May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School or GED required
- 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy preferred
- Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
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