What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital?
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary: The Laboratory Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory/department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management. Position will also serve as a resource for questions from hospital and clinic staff regarding specimen handling and processing.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet time sensitive customer requests and changes on short notice.
- If travel is required for the position, team member must have a valid driver's license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet's motor vehicle violation criteria.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree.
- Certification in phlebotomy and one year hospital experience. ASCP certification for phlebotomy is preferred.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued. It’s an important part of our Head Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.
