What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Allina Health System?
Department: 72006312 Ambulatory Lab Coon Rapids Hub
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile 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.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile 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.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
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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
Additional Job Description:
- Position will be required to float to the Champlin and Brooklyn Park clinics, and will have the potential to float to any location within 20 miles of Coon Rapids if business needs require.
- Full-time position with no scheduled weekends.
- Benefit-eligible.
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