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Laboratory Technical Assistant II

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0.7 FTE - Rotating Shifts (7 days on and 7 days off)

Starting Pay - $22.72 - $28.41 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications

  • Medical terminology preferred
  • Computer data entry skills preferred
  • Phlebotomy experience preferred
  • Previous laboratory experience preferred
  • BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies

  • Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
  • Performs waived and moderately complex laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
  • Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
  • Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.
  • Excellent communication skills. Able to anticipate the next step and seamlessly handoff to colleagues.
  • Thinks critically and can make independent decisions.
  • Practices the ethics of the profession.

Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in waived and moderate level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, hematology, limited microbiology, and molecular microbiology (as applies).
  • Demonstrates good working knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
  • Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed. Demonstrates a working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Completes assigned quality assurance activities.
  • Participates in inventory management and accurately documents necessary information.
  • Maintains accurate records of testing, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
  • Assists with new employee orientation and training.
  • Performs other duties as requested.