Specimen Technician (0.5 FTE) - Addiction Medicine

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a Specimen Technician. This part-time position (20 hours per week) will work day shift and is benefit eligible.

SUMMARY
Entry-level position that is typically used for students or unskilled workers to help them gain work experience. It may be used as an opportunity for on-the-job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Examples of work that may be performed:

• Assist patients with the collection of urine specimens
• Temp specimens and communicate out of range results to counselors
• Log specimens
• Enters data using a computer keyboard
• Transport specimens
• Assist with patient flow in lobby
• Assist with supply storage
• Assist with clerical tasks

Other duties may be assigned to meet the business needs of the organization including:

• Completes entry-level special projects as directed by staff
• Provides back-up support in directing incoming calls and visitors
• Stocks paper and supplies in common areas on a daily basis
• Searches for information contained in files or on a computer database

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or current enrollment as a high school student
• No minimum work experience is required

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.