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

Position Overview: 

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. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy, venipuncture , and other specimen collection procedures in compliance with Winona Health policies and regulatory requirements. 

• Knowledgeable of proper specimen collection requirements. Performs phlebotomy for patients of all ages in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) standards and established laboratory policies and procedures. 

• Performs specimen check-in processes and distribution of blood, urine, and culture specimens received into the lab 

• Provides urine drug screen collection and processing services according to established policies and procedures. Assists with processing specimens for referral lab testing. 

• Performs general clerical duties including answering phones, faxing documents, order entry, result entry, database entry for sending out tests, and multiple other clerical tasks as needed. 

• Provides off-site phlebotomy services to residents in area nursing homes and community health screening clinics and other Winona Health approved services. 

• May be trained in the preparation and processing of Thin Prep PAP Smears. 

Skills and Experience:  

Required:  

• High school/GED/equivalent.  
• Requires phlebotomy training and/or experience. Phlebotomy course completion is required.  
• Knowledgeable and skilled at proper specimen collection requirements for patients of all ages.  
• Basic computer skills. Word. Excel. Access or other databases. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data). 

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

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

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

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 meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.