Lab Specimen Processor

Job Summary

Supports clinical laboratory technical staff in the delivery of medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Job Responsibilities:

• As a Specimen Processor, you’ll receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections
• Enter requisition information into the computer system accurately
• Demonstrate service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations
• Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department’s work
• Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing and delivery of specimens
• Investigate and resolve any requested mistakes or other specimen problems
• Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems
• Separate by centrifugation
• Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature
• Determine and enter the collection information (collector, date and time) and specimen receive time into the computer
• Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection
• Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure
• Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen
• Properly request in the Laboratory Information System
• Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed
• Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies and deliver to correct laboratory department.
• Share specimens and complete associated paperwork (shared specimen log) as necessary
• Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified
• Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed
• Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors
• Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed, i.e. routinely check pending’s for outstanding specimens, daily temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, etc.
• Follow all standard hospital policies

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated manual dexterity and good communication skills.
  
  Must satisfactorily complete on-the-job training provided by the supervisor within the probationary period, unless extension is granted by the laboratory manager.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn‑around times
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to sit and/or stand and be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

Minimum Education , Training, and Experience

Required:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; with 1-2 years of experience (preferred experience in health care related field)
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn‑around times
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to sit and/or stand and be mobile for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
XPerformance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Demands:

Sedentary
- Light Work
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