Laboratory Technical Assistant - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health Systems

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:
1


Date Posted:
April 22, 2024


Department:
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