Laboratory Technical Assistant
Minneapolis, MN 
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Job Description
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Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 22, 2024

Department:

72006346 Central Lab Microbiology

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-9-Central Lab

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Performs pre-analytical processes in one or more areas, such as Histology, Core lab, or Microbiology. Collaborates with certified staff and pathologists in confirming & troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. This position may perform waived testing.

Key Position Details:

  • Full time, evening shift position
  • The typical schedule is as follows: 2p- 1030p. This may shift based on business needs.
  • Every third weekend rotation
  • Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities
  • Performs routine pre-analytic laboratory procedures.
    • Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
    • Processes specimens as required.
    • Performs routine problem resolution related to orders, specimens, and billing.
    • Works closely with certified staff and pathologists in confirming and troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques.
    • May perform waived testing.
  • Ensures patient orders are accurate and complete.
    • Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing in patients' electronic medical record.
    • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
  • Administrative duties.
    • Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies on a regular basis.
    • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
    • Performs various clerical duties.
    • May train others in assigned work area.
    • May assist with standard operating procedure development in assigned work area.
    • Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
  • High School or GED plus required college coursework: 36 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. The 36 semester hours must contain a minimum of 24 semester hours of biology/medical laboratory technology. required and
  • At least 3 months lab training is required in each specialty lab area in which highly complex testing is to be performed required

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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