Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests. The Laboratory Assistant I will perform laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. 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 
•  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

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Licensure: 

• High school graduate
• Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant with phlebotomy training preferred
• BLS certification required upon hire

Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Detail oriented 
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

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

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.