Specimen Processing Tech - Weekend Days, Part-Time

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for weekend days in Kansas City. This role handles specimens arriving in the department, ensures correct labeling, and prepares samples for the automation line within the clinical laboratory and microbiology settings.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, lab order release in HIS, LIS intake, and quality assurance to ensure specimen integrity, with emphasis on accurate patient identification and safety

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; six months clinical laboratory experience working with biological specimens.
• Preferred completion of a Phlebotomy program.
• May require obtaining DOT and IATA certification within 180 days.
• Ability to handle specimens, follow safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create registration encounters, release orders in HIS, receive samples in LIS, print labels.
• Ensure proper container type, centrifugation, specimen sterility and transport conditions.
• Ensure correct patient identification and proper specimen collection/handling.
• Perform specimen processing tasks including aliquoting and storage; support automation line.
• Assist with training staff and handling inquiries; follow safety protocols.

Education

High School Graduate

Phlebotomy program

DOT/IATA certification (within 180 Days)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for weekend days in Kansas City. This role handles specimens arriving in the department, ensures correct labeling, and prepares samples for the automation line within the clinical laboratory and microbiology settings.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, lab order release in HIS, LIS intake, and quality assurance to ensure specimen integrity, with emphasis on accurate patient identification and safety