Laboratory Assistant

Statement of Purpose

Primarily responsible for phlebotomy procedures. Assists in clerical duties of the department, processing specimens, and unpacking supplies.

Full‑time position. 72 hours every two-week pay period. Monday–Friday with variable hours, work on every 4th weekend, no holidays, and no call.

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Maintain phlebotomy tray and work area to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Provide appropriate laboratory services to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in accordance with established performance standards.
• Assist with inventory and receiving supplies.
• Perform clerical duties, such as filing patient reports and maintaining workload statistics.
• Process specimens for in-house testing or send to reference laboratories.
• Maintain interpersonal skills, initiative, and attitude.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, exposure control, and safety policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Perform urine drug screens (certification provided) and breath alcohol testing, including drawing legal blood alcohols.

• Preparation & Training
  • Certification as a phlebotomist desirable; ability to be trained on the job.
  • BLS certified for CPR.
  • Required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
• Work Experience
  • Previous experience in a medical setting with basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Attendance
  • Punctual and regular attendance; expected to report on time and remain for the entire work schedule.
• Independent Judgement
  • Understand patient needs, prioritize patient drawing, select best specimen collection method, and seek guidance from lab techs or Lab Manager when needed.
• Contacts with Others
  • Frequent contact with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and co‑workers, often under critical situations.
• Responsibility for Welfare of Others
  • Obtain specimens critical to patient care while minimizing exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.
• Mental/Visual Effort
  • Speak and write English understandably; read and comprehend department policy manual; maintain visual acuity and color perception necessary for routine lab procedures.
• Working Conditions
  • Exposure to blood borne pathogens; observe standard precautions; use aseptic techniques; handle emergency or crisis situations; work beyond normal hours, holidays, and weekends as necessary.
• Other
  • Provide a vehicle for transportation and hold a valid North Dakota driver’s license.
• Promotion
  • No formal line of promotion.
• Physical Requirement
  • Physical demands are part of daily duties; reasonable accommodations may be possible depending on the requirement and proposed accommodation.

• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Sitting – Rarely
• Hands and Finger Dexterity – Continuously
• Reaching with Hands and Arms – Continuously
• Climbing – Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling – Continuously
• Hearing/Listening – Continuously
• Tasting or Smelling – Rarely
• Working Inside – Frequently
• Working Outside – Frequently
• Working in Extreme Heat – Frequently
• Working in Extreme Cold – Frequently
• Working with Hazardous Materials – Rarely
• Noise – Occasionally
• Working in Dirt/Dust – Frequently

• Up to 10 pounds – Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds – Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds – Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds – Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds – Rarely
• Over 100 pounds – Rarely

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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