Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing - hiring incentive - Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team. This full time role will work a mid-shift schedule, including every other weekend. Start times vary between 10 AM and 12 PM (typically 12 PM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends).
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 $1000.00 hiring incentive 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
- 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:
- Specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques
- Preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories
- 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 Education/ Work Experience:
- 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
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.