Lab Specimen Processor

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $29.12 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry skills preferred
• Previous laboratory and specimen processing experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills along with the ability to perform to a high level of accuracy preferred
• Ability to manage high volume, high stress, work situations
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies:

• Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
• Exercises appropriate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Applies specimen processing safety standards and specimen management methods to laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and workflow management.
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills in reconciling patient orders and discrepancies.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
• Assists with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.