SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking aLaboratory Assistantto join our Specimen Processing team. This full-time role will primarily work mid-shift (start times fall between 9 and 10 AM), with occasional 7 AM start times. Includes every other weekend (weekend shift primarily 7 AM start time).

Purpose of this position:Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner

RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Specimen Processing

• Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders
• Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service
• Manages client test results according to established procedures
• Assists with training of new staff and students
• Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks
• Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed
• Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to: o specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques o preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories o process client ordering via Altas or paper document
• Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork
• Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform
• Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

QUALIFICATIONS: /**/

/Minimum Qualifications:/

• High school diploma or GED

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• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

-OR-

• Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

-OR-

• Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

• Customer Service skills

Title: Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 241805