Specimen Collector - Tech I

Valley Medical Center; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Specimen Collector to perform patient-focused collection and related lab duties in a clinical or client-site setting.

You will verify patient identity, document demographics, label and transport specimens, and support workflow with a collaborative team. Requires reliable vehicle, valid license, and HS diploma; typical schedule Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with 30–40 hours weekly; compensation $21/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills required.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable vehicle with valid insurance and license.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and lab duties (90%).
• Collect urine and DNA swab samples at various sites with VMW partners.
• Handle and transfer specimens between containers.
• Verify patient identity and obtain demographics.
• Label creation and data entry into LIMS/EMR.
• Complete lab requisitions and transport specimens to lab.
• Support efficient patient flow and lab operations with the team.
• Assist with kit building and workspace upkeep.
• Occasional travel to other locations and back-up support.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently and as a

Reliable vehicle

Valid Driver’s License

Vehicle registration & full coverage

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Specimen Collector has responsibilities and duties related to patient care in a laboratory setting and/or on-site in a client facility. The individual must display behaviors that comply with the clinic's strict privacy and confidentiality of patient and clinic information, as well as communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. The Specimen Collector must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of their job description. You may be assigned to a client's location for regular collection for part of the day, though it may change according to the needs of the client and the laboratory.

Primary Responsibility

• Specimen collection and lab duties (90%):
• Collect urine and DNA swab samples, at various sites with VMW partners.
• Handling and transferring specimens from one container to another.
• Verify patient identity and obtain patient demographics
• Label creation and data entry into LIMS and/or EMR system
• Complete lab requisition forms
• Appropriately label and transport specimens to laboratory
• Confirm and clarify physician and lab orders
• Works with team to assure efficient patient flow and laboratory operation (10%)
• Build Mailtox kits and help teammates with cleaning your work area, organizing, recycling, etc.
• Pick up specimens or drop-off supplies at other locations.
• Perform related and delegated tasks and training, as requested.
• Acts as Back-up and support to teammates.

Required Skills, Education, Experience, Credentials and Knowledge

• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Reliable vehicle for daily use
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Vehicle registration and full coverage insurance
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills, Education, Experience, Credentials and Knowledge

• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Some College

Additional Position Details: (hours, locations, commute)

• Ability to facilitate for up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Work Hours

Between 30-40 hours a week

Compensation

*Compensation range is dependent on verified degrees, certification and number of years in equivalent work experience: $21 per hour.

*The compensation range may represent the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, qualifications, education, internal equity and business needs.