Laboratory Assistant

SEIU
HealthCare Minnesota and Iowa Represented

Job
Description

Job
Code:122480

Grade:U65

Position
Title:Laboratory
AssistantUnit:I

Department:Laboratory

Reporting
Structure: Laboratory
Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• High
  School Diploma or equivalent.

  
  

• One
  year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft
  Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.

  
  

• Typing
  or keyboarding skills.

  
  

• Promote
  teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative
  attitude to all customers.

  
  

PREFERRED:

• Six
  months of related medical training, medical terminology or related
  experience.

  
  

• Previous
  phlebotomy experience.

  
  

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:

Ability
to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech,
hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position.
Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write
English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.

POSITION
PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient
care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all
employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held
accountable to work as effective team members. This individual
serves all (internal and external) customers by performing laboratory
procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners
philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all
regulatory agencies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Collect
and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques
following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

2.Perform
testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to
SOP in an efficient cost effective manner. Any combination of the
following areas may be included: Phlebotomy, computer operation, EKG,
reception, telephones, clerical and designated testing procedures

3.Document
and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according
to SOP.

4.Perform
and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.

5.Demonstrate
competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.

6.Consistently
implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards.
The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting
teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.

7.Respond
proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and
department/clinic changes.

8.Demonstrate
professional development through participation in continuing
education, special projects and community / corporate / professional
organizations. Demonstrate personal development through
dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.

9.Perform
other duties
as assigned.