Lab Assistant

Job Summary And Responsibilities As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functionsPractices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactionsEstablishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departmentsCompliance with isolation and hand sanitization proceduresFollows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collectionsUtilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GEDBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 90 Days of start date Preferred Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facilityCertificate Other Phlebotomy program Where You'll Work In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services. Pay Range $19.53 - $25.51 /hour