Laboratory Technical Assistant- Owatonna

0.8 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $20.57 - $25.72 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance  


• Paid Time Off


• Vision Insurance


• Basic Life Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability


• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical terminology preferred


• Computer data entry skills preferred


• Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred


• Previous laboratory experience preferred


• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies:

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.


• Performs waived laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.


• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.


• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.


• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.


• Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.


• Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).


• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).


• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.


• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.


• Assists with new employee orientation and training.


• Performs other duties as requested.