Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing - Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency : Job Details

*SUMMARY:*

We are currently seeking a*Laboratory Assistant*to join our Specimen Processing team. This full-time role will work mid-shift during the week (12 PM - 8:30 PM), including every other weekend. Weekend shifts will either be 10 AM - 6:30 PM or 3 PM to 11:30 PM.

*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:*

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*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:*

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/*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

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

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* 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:** *241841*