Lab Assistant

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: April 23, 2024 Department: 72006314 Ambulatory Lab Central Hub Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 36 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and training of new staff. Supports one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); processing of specimens, and supply ordering. Key Position Details: .9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks) Variable start times between 7:15am -10am Will rotate to Eagan women’s health with a possibility of floating to clinics in hub 9 if needed. 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. May perform waived testing. 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. Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements. Participates in the training of employees and students. Performs proficiency testing as assigned. Performs various clerical duties. Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements High School or GED required 2 to 5 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 People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.