Location: Saint Croix Falls,WI, USA
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Description
Full-time/Benefit Eligible Laboratory Assistant
1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Based in St. Croix Falls ClinicPrimary schedule will be mid-day shifts, Monday - Friday; rotating weekends and holiday
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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* 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, but not required.
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 pl