Specimen Processing Tech

LMH Health; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS, is seeking a Specimen Processing Tech I to join the laboratory team on a part-time evening schedule (2p–7p). You’ll handle specimen processing, distribution, reference lab testing, and microbiology work while supporting the tube system and answering calls.

You’ll demonstrate core competencies, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities, with opportunities for professional development and growth within LMH Health's mission of healthy

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the vision and mission of LMH Health.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and excellent customer service skills.
• Exercises appropriate independent judgment and initiative.
• Acquires and updates knowledge pertinent to policies, specimen collection, procedures and result reporting.
• Presents continuing education topics.
• Performs pre-analytical processing of lab orders and specimens.
• Performs post-analytical processing of lab results which includes phone requests, faxes and accurate and timely charting and distribution of results.
• Follows procedures for ordering lab tests into the information system.
• Performs lab billing and charging procedures for lab services provided.
• Courier specimens and lab reports to offices internal to the hospital.
• Practices good phlebotomy skills, using appropriate collection devices, handle all specimens following standard precautions.
• Demonstrates willingness to adjust schedule to meet department needs if needed.
• Cross-trains in specimen processing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Something special starts here.

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You’ll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community


• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education


• Professional development and recognition


• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

Job Description

Schedule:

• Part Time




• Evenings




• 2p-7p

JOB SUMMARY

The Specimen Processing Tech I functions as a member of the laboratory team to perform specimen handling and distribution, sending out reference lab testing, microbiology processing and some limited testing. They help manage the tube system, answer phones and look up results. They can assume other duties as needed such as helping with supplies and performance improvement projects. The Specimen Processing Tech I demonstrates proficiency in specific core competencies, but in addition they have demonstrated eagerness and enthusiasm to learn, as well as the willingness and capability to assume additional responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the vision and mission of LMH Health


• Maintains patient confidentiality and excellent customer service skills.


• Exercises appropriate independent judgment and initiative.


• Acquires and updates knowledge pertinent to policies, specimen collection, procedures and result reporting.


• Presents continuing education topics.


• Performs pre-analytical processing of lab orders and specimens.


• Performs post-analytical processing of lab results which includes phone requests, faxes and accurate and timely charting and distribution of results.


• Follows procedures for ordering lab tests into the information system.


• Performs lab billing and charging procedures for lab services provided.


• Courier specimens and lab reports to offices internal to the hospital.


• Practices good phlebotomy skills, using appropriate collection devices, handle all specimens following standard precautions.


• Demonstrates willingness to adjust schedule to meet department needs if needed.


• Cross-trains in specimen processing.


• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First


• Integrity Matters


• Better Together

At LMH Health,we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.