Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy - Olmstead Medical Center : Job Details

1.0 FTE - Rotating Shifts

Starting Pay - $20.17 - $25.21 (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

* Paid Time Off

* 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/certification 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 practice.

* Performs waived 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.

Job Responsibilities:

* Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.

* Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.

* Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).

* Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).

* Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.

* 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.