Albany Laboratory Processor

Details

• Albany Lab Processor
• Department
• Full / Part Time Status
• Shift

This position enters and admits patients into the hospital and laboratory computers and orders appropriate tests. Respond to questions and requests from lab customers; answer telephones and direct calls as needed. Retrieve specimen, maintain files, specimen blocks and slides as needed.
Logs all specimens into the computer prior to testing. Performs waived testing and phlebotomy. Collect or monitor the collection of specimens for certain special testing, and maintain files relevant to referral service testing and hospital laboratory. Greet patients, visitors, and customers in a professional, courteous manner.

This position works under the supervision of the director and department lead and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

• Verify proper labeling and specimen integrity with documentation as needed. Logs specimens into Meditech, delivers specimens to designated department for testing. Places specimens on hematology analyzer. Centrifuges STAT specimens when needed.
• Performs waived testing as needed. Documents quality control. Enters results into the patient’s EMR.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed for outpatients. Collects specimens for paternity testing. Performs microbiology set‑ups.
• Enters patient data into hospital and laboratory computers to ensure correct identification, processing, and billing. Correctly assigns ICD‑10 codes to referral accounts in a timely manner (within 24 hours). Calls physician office for missing billing information or required patient demographic information in a timely manner (within 24 hours).
• Orders tests on specimens, labels specimens, and delivers specimens to departments. Communicates with physician’s offices and documents any specimen issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Four to six weeks orientation and training period to become competent. Additional time necessary for proficiency is required.
• BLS – Basic Life Support 90 days AND CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute Non‑violent CPI Certifications required within 90 days of hire.