• Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY_*

     

    We are seeking a *Lab Assistant* to join our Specimen Processing team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a two week pay period. Schedule will fall on days, including every other weekend (7:00 AM start time on weekdays and varying start time of 7:00 – 10:00 AM on weekends). Weekdays scheduled will vary pay period to pay period.

     

    *Purpose of the 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

    * Assist in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders

    * Perform patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service

    * Manage client test results according to established procedures

    * Assist with training of new staff and students

    * Utilize 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

    * Perform 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

    * Perform urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork

    * Operate 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*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *250595*