Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant
0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per Pay Period
Scheduled shifts between 5 am and 9 pm
Weekend and holiday rotation of every third

* Starting pay between $17.91 and $22.39 based on experience

The Lab Assistant (LA) provides receptionist, registration, secretarial, and specimen collection duties to support laboratory services. The LA must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to multitask well. Requires previous phlebotomy training and/or experience.

• Performs phlebotomy, venipuncture , and other specimen collection procedures in compliance with Winona Health policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeableofproperspecimencollectionrequirements.
  
  Performsphlebotomyfor patients of all ages in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) standards andestablishedlaboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs specimen check-in processes and distribution of blood, urine, and culture specimens received into the lab
• Providesurinedrugscreencollectionandprocessingservicesaccordingtoestablished policies and procedures.
  
  Assists with processing specimens for referral lab testing.
• Performs general clerical duties including answering phones, faxing documents, order entry,result entry,databaseentryforsendingouttests,andmultipleotherclericaltasksasneeded.
• Provides off-sitephlebotomyservicestoresidents inareanursinghomesandcommunityhealthscreeningclinicsandother
  
  Winona
  
  Healthapprovedservices.
• Maybetrainedinthepreparationandprocessingof Thin Prep PAPSmears.

Required:

• Knowledgeable and skilled at proper specimen collection requirements for patients of all ages.
• Basic computer skills. Word. Excel. Access orotherdatabases. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data).

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection:
  Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning:
  Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development:
  Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts:
  Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer.

The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they…