Job ID : eFRUbjJDbFNOVURZNGdUbFVZTzJvQT09
Position Summary:
The Lab Assistant will provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection, client service and reception desk duties, ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions, waived laboratory testing, phlebotomy, dispatching, specimen processing, centrifuging, delivery of specimens to appropriate lab/ 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.
Education/Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent is required. Experience in a medical related field or an applied science degree is desirable. Certification in phlebotomy and one year hospital experience preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
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.
ASCP certification for phlebotomy preferred.
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.
Additional Information:
This position supports our inpatient and emergency center population. The start times vary between 5:15 and 7:00 AM, depending on business need. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.
*** New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus! ***
The Organization
At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations. HealthPartners includes a team of 21,000 people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community. Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities. Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.
Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.
Vision: Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.
Values:
What makes us unique?
At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts. We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design. As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.