Specimen Processor - Part Time

Labcorp; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Part Time Specimen Processor to join our team across Hinckley & Onamia, MN. This role handles specimen accessioning, data entry and routing in a fast-paced lab environment.

Typical schedule is limited hours with potential overtime; you will work with specimens, maintain accuracy, and support quality metrics daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, sit/stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Position

Labcorp is seeking a Part Time Specimen Processor to join our team of Medical Offices in Hinckley & Onamia, MN. 56359.

Work Schedule

13.5 H/P/W

• Monday (Onamia) 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Tuesday (Hinckley) 12:00pm - 4:30pm
• Thursday (Onamia) 10:30am - 5:00pm (30 minute lunch)

Job Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Resolve and document any problem specimens
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more medical office or hospital high volume data entry
• 6 months or more specimen processing

Additional Job Standards

• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision

Job Summary

The Specimen Processor will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Pay Range

$17.75 to $25.07 per hour

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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