Lab Specimen Processing Specialist (Day Shift)

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a 1.0 FTE Day Shift laboratory staff member. Starting pay ranges from $20.40 to $29.12 per hour, based on experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and disability coverage. Join a team focused on accurate specimen processing and LIS documentation while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Computer data entry skills preferred.
• Previous laboratory and specimen processing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to manage high volume, high stress situations.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in LIS.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and workflow management.
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation for dispatch to external labs.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving in reconciling orders and discrepancies.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to safety standards.
• Assists with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Specimen processing

Organizational skills

High volume/ high stress

BLS certification

Tools

LIS

Job description

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a 1.0 FTE Day Shift laboratory staff member. Starting pay ranges from $20.40 to $29.12 per hour, based on experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and disability coverage. Join a team focused on accurate specimen processing and LIS documentation while maintaining safety standards.