Laboratory Assistant

St. Croix Health is currently seeking a full‑time (0.90 FTE) Lab Assistant to join our team. This position will work primarily days, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.

This position is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests. The Laboratory Assistant I will perform laboratory duties with minimal supervision to care for a diverse population of patients of all ages.

• Collect and accurately label specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection
  • Ensure specimen are labeled with all required information in accordance with department policies and procedures
  • Collect specimen in appropriate container
  • Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, procedures and
  • Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs
• Accurately process orders and specimens for testing or referral.
  • LIS and EMR documentation of entered and released orders
  • Minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff or reference lab
  • Process blood, urine, and culture specimens, etc. for testing and referral
• Perform required testing in areas where competent.
  • Perform EKGs and ensure EKG tracings are accurately labeled and routed
  • Accurately perform waived testing including QC
  • Subject to competency assessment and achieving satisfactory proficiency testing results
  • Accurately complete documentation of results in the LIS
• Other duties as assigned
  • Perform clerical laboratory duties as needed
  • Keeps work area neat and clean
  • Restock supplies
  • Attends regular department meetings
  • Completes required trainings

• High school graduate
• Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant with phlebotomy training preferred
• BLS certification required upon hire

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Detail oriented
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact us at HR or .

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking