Specimen Processing/Laboratory Information Specialist - General Lab - UH Truman Medical Center (6 days bi-weekly; 6:30a-7:00p)

Job description

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Specimen Processing/Laboratory Information Specialist - General Lab - UH Truman Medical Center (6 days bi-weekly; 6:30a-7:00p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
General Lab UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
6:30AM - 7:00PM
Hours Per Week
36
Job Description
Specimen Processor (Laboratory)
Responsible for a variety of clerical duties in the Clinical Laboratory. Logs in specimens, processes specimens for reference labs, charts, files, answers telephone, and picks up and delivers specimens. Performs phlebotomy on outpatients (first shift only). Works under close supervision; receives direction regarding tasks to be completed and priorities.
Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Verbal communication skills to answer telephone, greet patients and visitors, and respond to requests for information
• Must have knowledge of the human development process and ability to work effectively with patients of all ages
• Written communication skills to take messages
• Computer aptitude to use a keyboard and function in a Windows environment
• Good organizational skills
• Must have the ability to walk long distances while pushing a cart
• Must have the ability to file alphabetically or numerically
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotate various shifts, if needed

Preferred
• Completion of course in medical terminology
• Previous phlebotomy experience