Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is looking for Clinical Lab Assistant to join our team!

POSITION: Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (80 hours per pay period)

WORK SCHEDULE: Days, Evenings

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

• Competitive salaries, generous benefit package
• ALL regular part time and full time positions are benefit eligible
• Education Reimbursement
• Shift Differential
• Amazing Coworkers
• Employee Referral Program
• On the job training!

JOB SUMMARY:
The CLA is responsible for assisting laboratory staff in routine moderate complexity testing used to diagnose and treat disease.

JOB DUTIES:
1. Collects laboratory specimens and places laboratory orders when appropriate.
2. Processes all specimen types to prepare for testing.
3. Performs and reports waived laboratory test results to include quality control.
4. Ensures that waived testing results are reported correctly and seeks help when corrective action is needed.
5. May be involved with phlebotomy training when appropriate.
6. Follows laboratory and /or laboratory supervision direction.
7. Completes annual competency.
8. Competent with the LIS and EHR systems.
9. Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.
10. Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
11. Use eyes, hands and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
12. Work precisely and accurately.
13. Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
14. Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion and certification in a dental assistant, phlebotomy, certified nursing and/or laboratory assistant program OR in a current clinical laboratory rotation OR holds a BS degree in a related medical field with includes laboratory experience desired.
2. Good interpersonal communication skills
3. Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
4. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.