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This full-time (0.9 FTE) Laboratory Assistant will float between our various Community Clinics. This individual is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests. Perform laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.
- Collect and accurately label specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Ensure specimen are labeled with all required information in accordance with department policies and procedures
- Collect specimen in appropriate container
- Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and safety practices
- Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs
2. Accurately process orders and specimens for testing or referral.
- LIS and EMR documentation of entered and released orders
- Minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff or reference lab
- Process blood, urine, and culture specimens, etc. for testing and referral
3. Perform required testing in areas where competent.
- Perform EKGs and ensure EKG tracings are accurately labeled and routed
- Accurately perform waived testing including QC
- Subject to competency assessment and achieving satisfactory proficiency testing results
- Accurately complete documentation of results in the LIS
4. Other duties as assigned
- Perform clerical laboratory duties as needed
- Keeps work area neat and clean
- Restock supplies
- Attends regular department meetings
- Completes required trainings
Requirements
Education & Licensure
- High school graduate
- Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant with phlebotomy training preferred
Experience
- Previous phlebotomy experience preferred
St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.
Mission
We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Vision
To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.
Values
People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.
Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 403b retirement program with employer match
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellbeing incentive program
- Free parking
- Employee prescription discount program
St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five Community Clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.
