Lab Specimen Processor

Olmsted Medical Group; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to manage specimen processing and LIS documentation within a high-volume lab environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to established procedures.

Preferred candidates will have medical terminology experience and prior specimen processing background, with a BLS certification due within 90 days of hire. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package and supportive onboarding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

High-volume, high-stress work

Ability to learn LIS processes

Education

BLS certification required within 90 days

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $29.12 (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
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical terminology preferred
• Previous laboratory and specimen processing experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills along with the ability to perform to a high level of accuracy preferred
• Ability to manage high volume, high stress, work situations
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies:

• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Exercises appropriate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Applies specimen processing safety standards and specimen management methods to laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and workflow management.
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills in reconciling patient orders and discrepancies.
• 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.

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