Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Laboratory Assistant in a dynamic role focused on specimen processing and patient interaction. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge electronic health records and laboratory information systems, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You'll be part of a dedicated team, contributing to vital healthcare processes while receiving competitive pay and extensive benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred certifications in phlebotomy.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen processing and patient check-in with excellent service.
• Utilize EHR and LIS for data entry and communication with technical staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Specimen Processing

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Biology or Chemistry College Courses

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Client Software (Atlas)

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing (250389)

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team. This full-time role will work a mid-shift schedule (start times fall between 7 AM and 9 AM on weekdays and between 7 AM and 10 AM on weekends) – scheduled in advance.

Purpose of this 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 by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specimen Processing

• Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders.
• Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Manages client test results according to established procedures.
• Assists with training of new staff and students.
• Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks.
• Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed.
• Performs 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.
• Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork.
• Operates 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 offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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).

Primary Location

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status : FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)