Lab Specimen Processor - PerDiem

Lab Specimen Processor - Per Diem Pay Rate

$19.32

• Processes patient laboratory specimens efficiently and accurately including specimen receipt and accessioning in laboratory information system or manually as an alternative process. Identifies and handles STAT and urgent samples expediently. Inspects specimens for correct labeling, patient identification, and specimen integrity. Prepares specimens for analysis and distributes them to appropriate testing locations, including cross‑campus tracking and shipping.
• Manages reference laboratory send‑outs and resulting procedures in the laboratory information system. Understands collection requirements for special and referral testing. Follows correct ordering, labeling, storage temperature, and shipping requirements to ensure sample integrity and adequacy. Prepares manifests, tracks and dispatches samples. Monitors turnaround time and posted results for reference lab tests and distributes reports with appropriate clinical alerts and notifications.
• Assists in the training of support staff, other employees, and students.
• Performs clerical duties including input of test orders, generation of labels, retrieval of patient information, triage of multiple phone lines, report distribution, result queries, and results reporting. Organizes and maintains accurate quality control records.
• Performs assigned patient processing activities in the outpatient/not‑patient area, including managing patient reception, sign‑in, translating MD orders into the LIS, report distribution, and collecting insurance and identification information from patients.
• Manages supply inventory by monitoring par levels, placing orders in the electronic inventory system, receiving and distributing inventory and storage. Advises the supervisor of supply/equipment needs.
• Exhibits reliable and dependable customer service skills.
• Adheres to established procedures and practices in maintaining accurate specimens and requests identities at all times.
• Practices proper infection control techniques.
• Maintains work equipment and work area in a sanitary condition and demonstrates safe work practices.

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care