Specimen Runner

Think Aksarben LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Aksarben LLP in Omaha, NE seeks a Laboratory Specimen Processor to support specimen receiving, sorting, and data entry. Flexibility, attention to detail, and accuracy are required in a fast-paced health-care setting.

Responsibilities include pickup and delivery of specimens, labeling accuracy, and teamwork in a high-demand lab environment. Must have HS diploma and solid PC skills, including MS Office and basic EHR use.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED, or 1+ years of similar work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and PC experience.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and medical terminology.
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Pickup and deliver specimens from the floors to the lab.
• Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Walk and stand for extended periods in a busy lab environment.
• Ensure specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled.
• Work independently and in a team to support lab operations.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Medical terminology

HIPAA privacy rules

Professional communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

HS Diploma, GED, or 1+ years of similar work experience

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7AM to 4:30PM.

Friday from 7AM to 1:30PM.

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY:

The laboratory specimen processor is responsible for a variety of tasks, which include specimen receiving and sorting, lab support, and test data entry. This position requires a considerable amount of flexibility, attention to detail, and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pickup and delivery specimens from the floors to the lab
• Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Needs to be able to handle working in a fast pace, repetitive environment
• Ensure specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled
• Should be able to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.
• Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients’ care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma, GED, or 1+ years of similar work experience
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and PC experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent standing, walking, and computer work. This position allows employee to moderately vary physical position or activity for comfort. Must be able to:

• Stand 80% or longer of workday.
• Walk 80% or longer of workday.
• Sit 10% of workday.
• Requires ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.
• Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.
• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE:

The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.