Laboratory Technical Assistant - Pathology

1.0 FTE - Day Shifts

Starting Pay - $20.17 - $25.21 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry skills required
• Previous Laboratory experience required
• Ability to accurately work with numbers
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies:

• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Applies patient safety standards to laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in specimen management and organization of workflow.
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Applies principles of quality assurance/performance improvement to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory practice.
• Performs required preventative maintenance on equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up.
• Assists with training new employees, as assigned.
• Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and Standard Precautions.
• Performs other duties as requested.