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 weekend rotation along with our Inpatient and Emergency Center workload ( beds). This role also supports supervisors of our Methodist Hospital campus and works closely with the Team Lead.
The start times will vary between 5 : 15 AM and 7 : 00 AM, depending on business needs. Every third weekend and holiday rotation.
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Phlebotomy
- Training Onboarding HOD staff, IP staff, Tech phlebotomists
- Competencies HOD staff, IP staff, Tech phlebotomists
- Coordination of staff; c’s, MyLearning, Staff Meeting
- In the moment education
- Critical thinking skills to support staffing
New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
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.
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, 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 :
- Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
- Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
- Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
- Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
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.
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