Laboratory Assistant/Courier

Hutchinson Clinic P A; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Clinic P A is seeking a full-time Courier to support laboratory operations in Hutchinson, KS. The role involves running between buildings to pick up laboratory specimens and ensure timely delivery to the main lab.

The courier will assist phlebotomists as needed, order specimens when required, label barcodes, and deliver specimens to the proper department while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: The job can be trained in days or weeks.

Responsibilities

• Courier will pick up specimens in OBGYN, 2107 building (Dermatology, Endoscopy, and Urology), Orthopedics, and 2201 building (Neurology and Surgery).
• Assist the phlebotomists in picking up specimens from the Oncology Injection Room when needed.
• Order the lab, if needed, for specimens once at the lab, collect the barcodes, label, and deliver to the appropriate department.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location:

Hutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KS 67502

Position Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Supply Chain

Role:

Courier will run between buildings and floors to pick up Laboratory specimens that otherwise may not get to the lab in a timely manner.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Courier will pick up specimens in OBGYN, 2107 building (Dermatology, Endoscopy, and Urology), Orthopedics, and 2201 building (Neurology and Surgery).
• Assist the phlebotomists in picking up specimens from the Oncology Injection Room when needed.
• Order the lab, if needed, for specimens once at the lab, collect the barcodes, label, and deliver to the appropriate department.

Performance Measures:

• Maintain professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers.
• Abide by all clinic safety policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Properly follows procedures to confirm patient identity.
• Able to efficiently deliver specimens to main lab and understands importance of specimen integrity.
• Properly labels all specimens collected.
• Abide by Clinic policies and guidelines.

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience: The job can be trained in days or weeks.
• Education: Equivalent to a high school education.
• Interpersonal Skills: Normal courtesy in dealing with others is required. Work involves minimal contacts, usually within the organization. Contact usually involving routine, non-sensitive issues.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.