Laboratory Assistant I
Employer not yet confirmed · Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Hutchinson Health Is hiring for a Laboratory Assitant I
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Responsible for the collection of blood and other specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analysis according to regulatory guidance. Performs basic laboratory functions that support the laboratory mission with an emphasis on providing courteous assistance to patients, clinicians, and internal teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Not applicable
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Not applicable
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates strong customer service capabilities, works effectively with minimal supervision, and applies sound problem‑solving skills.
- Demonstrates an understanding of age‑related growth and development principles required to deliver appropriate services and ensure patient safety.
- Exhibits exceptional organizational abilities and effectively responds to time-sensitive customer requests and last-minute changes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- A minimum of one year of healthcare experience is preferred.
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Certification for phlebotomy preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with electronic medical record systems, laboratory information systems, and general computer application knowledge (Microsoft Office).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- (70%) – Effectively execute specimen collection tasks and processing with attention to detail, including:
- May perform phlebotomy procedures for patients of all age groups
- Accurately interprets lab orders and utilize EMR functionality
- May perform non-blood specimen collection
- May process specimens
- May perform chain of custody drug collections
- May perform ECG.
- Ensure precise patient identification
- May educate patients on self-collection procedures and supplies
- Deliver high-quality customer service
- (20%) – Perform laboratory responsibilities:
- Perform accurate computer data entry.
- Document and communicate laboratory test results in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- May conduct waived testing.
- May communicate critical values to appropriate care teams.
- May escalate clinical questions to appropriate licensed personnel.
- May coordinate reference testing send outs.
- May maintain inventory for storage and expiration.
- Additional responsibilities as directed.
- (10%) - Take ownership of mentorship and training
- May provide leadership support through mentorship of employees.
- May support students
- May assist leadership in non-technical competency assessment
*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All colleagues are expected to live our values:
Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
Additional Expectations:
- Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.
- Maintains regular and timely attendance.
- Protects confidentiality.
- Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
- Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Yes
No
Does this employee have direct patient contact?
x
Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.
Examples of items that can be included are:
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
- Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.
- Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
- Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.
- Provide collections according to the needs of the patient population including ages, cultures, languages, literacy, learning needs and abilities.
Critical Job Demands
Section 1: Place an “X’ next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.
Critical Demands
N/A
0%
Rare
1-5% (Up to a 1/2 hour)
Occa
6-33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours)
Freq
34-66% (3 to 5½ hours)
Cont
67-100% (5½ to 8 hours)
Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about.
x
Walking - Moving about on foot.
x
Sitting - Remaining in a seated position.
x
Squatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent.
x
Reaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp.
x
Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
X
Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.
x
Pushing/Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away/towards from the force.
x
Handling/Fingering – (includes typing, computer work, gripping, grasping, and pinching)
x
Section 2: Place an “X” next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
x
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a pr