Laboratory Assistant

ABOUT THE JOB

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!