Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their Specimen Processing team. This part-time role involves collecting and processing laboratory specimens while ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred qualifications in phlebotomy or relevant college courses. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive and professional environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; clinical lab experience preferred.
• Skills in data entry and customer service are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen processing and maintain inventory supplies.
• Perform patient check-in and manage test results efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Specimen Processing

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Biology or Chemistry College Courses

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Client Software (Atlas)

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing (250595)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team. This part-time role will work 40 hours within a two-week pay period, with a schedule that falls on days, including every other weekend (7:00 AM start time on weekdays and varying start time of 7:00 – 10:00 AM on weekends).

Purpose of the position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a timely and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specimen Processing:

• Assist in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders.
• Perform patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Manage client test results according to established procedures.
• Assist with training of new staff and students.
• Utilize the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks.
• Utilize the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed.
• Perform all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to:
• Specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques.
• Preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories.
• Process client ordering via Atlas or paper document.
• Perform urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork.
• Operate laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform.
• Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association.

-OR-

• Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses.

-OR-

• Six months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site.

Primary Location

: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.50 (40 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Every Other Weekend, Rotating