Full Job Description
The Specimen Processor will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
· Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
· Unpack and route specimens to their respective departments
· Accurately identify and label specimens
· Pack and ship specimens to send out to a reference lab
· Meet department activity and production goals
· Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
· Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
· Resolve and document any problem specimens
· Performs patient registration per laboratory guidelines and accurately enters test orders requested by clients into laboratory informatics systems.
· Communicates with healthcare personnel about clarification of test requests, other problems related to the specimens, and testing delays.
· Performs specimen processing according to the criteria in the laboratory test directory.
· Performs specimen receipt and tracking in the LIS and distributes to the respective departments.
· Centrifuges, aliquots specimens, processes paperwork, and documents in the LIS.
· Performs scanning of documents in eBridge as assigned.
· Any other duties as assigned.
· This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Requirements
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Previous experience in clinical laboratory or related work environment preferred.
· Comfortable handling biological specimens
· Experience working in a team environment
· Strong data entry and organizational skills
· High level of attention to detail
· Proficient in MS Office
· Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person