Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing (hiring incentive)

SUMMARY: We are seeking a *Laboratory Assistant *to join our Specimen Processing team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a 2-week pay period. Will work on nights (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), including 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: 241181