Laboratory Assistant

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a casual Lab Assistant to work approximately 8 hours per week in our medical laboratory. This position is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests. The position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients and coworkers. This position does not require weekends!

Responsibilities:

• Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests.
• Reference, interpret, and apply laboratory specimen requirements.
• Obtain or collect body fluids, tissue and other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings.
• Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures.
• Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens.
• Maintain an environment of privacy, safety and integrity for all patients, at all times.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience working in a health care facility preferred
• CMA or Certification in Phlebotomy preferred
• Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection
• Knowledge in proper specimen collection: specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation precautions, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
• Understand the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling

ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of the HealthPartners system, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.

Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a start-of-the-art medical center. If you are ready to make a difference, we are ready to meet you!

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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