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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing (hiring incentive) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a *Laboratory Assistant *to join our Specimen Processing team. This full time role will work evenings (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) on weekdays and either evenings or mid-shift on weekends (mid-shift start times fall between 10 AM and noon). Weekend coverage includes every other weekend.
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
A hiring incentive ($1,000) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).
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
-OR-
- 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 (hiring incentive)
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 240345