Specimen Processor , Wdl 1St Shift

SPECIMEN PROCESSOR I, WDL; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT

Apply for the SPECIMEN PROCESSOR I, WDL; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT role at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories.

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network, supporting patient care, innovation, medical research and education. WDL provides over five million tests annually and specializes in delivering comprehensive clinical laboratory services to clients ranging from large tertiary care centers to small community practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other category protected under applicable law. WDL will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions وthe subject position.

Location: US:

WI:

MILWAUKEE (WI DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES facility)

FTE: 1.0 (Full‑time)

Standard

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; weekend & holiday rotations required).

Performs pre‑analytical log‑in and processing functions of the department on a daily basis for patients serviced by the outreach clinics.

• Performs specimen interface log in for inpatient units and clinics (Hospital) or for outreach clinics (Ambulatory) and accurately labels specimens according to policy and procedure with no documented mislabels.
• Identifies samples with incomplete, inaccurate or ambiguous information and follows up with client services or by creating a clear and concise CSHOLD.
• Uses resources available to define test mnemonics, sample stability and processing requirements.
• Interprets the Client Database, understanding when to use and where to find pertinent information.
• Performs specimen processing according to policy and procedure, verifies identity of mother tube and aliquot tube before performing manual aliquoting of patient samples using lab labels and test directory.
• Follows policy and procedure for cart runner, specimen delivery and/or transporter assignments, accurately picking up and/or delivering samples or blood products to the correct testing department or hospital area in a timely manner.
• Triages and adheres to special handling and time‑sensitive specimens.
• Participates in and successfully completes all competency assessments/challenges specific to this position.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
  Allomap/Study processing, Transport, In‑Sort Triage, Pneumatic Tube System usage, specimen disposal, packaging and assembly of biohazard boxes, scanning racks into storage tracking system, emptying recycling, stocking labels, disinfecting workstations, assisting other departments with Pre‑Analytical tasks, and in‑charge duties for the shift.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing, addressing all inquiries, requests, and concerns thoroughly and following through positively and appropriately.
• Performs phlebotomy (as applicable) with walk‑in clients using customer‑service standards including AIDET.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding non‑blood sample collection and follows the WDL Performance Excellence Customer Service Standards using AIDET during their interactions.
• When performing manual order entry or specimen interface log in, correctly documents samples received on paperwork and places tagalongs on all applicable paperwork.
• Follows policy and procedure for handling outreach stats, client frozen specimens, and ED or other time‑sensitive samples.
• Operates and performs daily maintenance on the automation line, including masking analyzers as needed, stocking supplies, loading/unloading specimens, handling problem specimens, troubleshooting hardware issues, navigating Infinity, and communicating with technologists.
• Performs urine bench and 24‑hour urine operations according to policy and procedures with no documented mislabels.
• Assists in providing training as needed.