Specimen Processor II

• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Variable

Under broad supervision, position prepares laboratory specimens for analysis or referral. Position serves as subject matter expert and resource for staff with details of applicable specimen processing workflows.

• Trains others in all assigned duties related to the designated area of the lab
• Performs order entry in LIS
• Transports specimens and performs all pre-analytical processes related to lab testing
• Verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis
• Troubleshoots problems and identifies and communicates needed updates to procedures
• Demonstrates customer service skills in answering phone calls and questions from internal and external healthcare staff
• Works in Processing, Histology, and/or any analytical laboratory testing area (e.g. Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.)
• Assists as needed with Phlebotomy duties if trained/competent
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of training and work experience in specimen processing, with at least 6 months at Kootenai Health in a specimen processing capacity required
• Kootenai Health Preceptor Training required within 6 months of hire
• BLS required, if found to be applicable by laboratory supervisor

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop crouch or bend
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at tmora or Front Desk  or email careers with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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