Specimen Processor/Courier

The main responsibility of the Specimen Processor is to accession the specimen(s) and ascertain that the test(s) ordered have the correct specimen. The processor will operate an automobile to transport specimens to designated airports. - Rate of pay is determine based on experience, range is $16.40 to 17.50 an hour.

• Responsible for informing a facility, and filling out appropriate paperwork, if a redraw is needed due to:

• PT & PTT that are QNS
• missing or incorrectly spelled name on requisition or specimen
• mislabeled accession number and/or name
• specimen not received
  
  • Ensures that all patient requisitions are scanned into the Filebound
  • Properly centrifuges all appropriate specimens for correct times to insure adequate serum or plasma for required testing.
  • Routes reference lab specimens, with a copy of the requisition, to the reference lab desk for inclusion into the TRK Sendout Manifest for the Burbank lab.
  • Whether a cooler is sent to the airport or a courier must be sent to a local reference lab, Dispatch must be notified for the transfer.
  • Regularly reviews in-house testing areas for completed specimens so they can electronically store them for any future add-on tests or repeats.
  • Proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times to protect the processor from any infectious material.
  • Prepares packages and makes deliveries to local airport.
  • Follow work attendance policies; maintains consistent attendance and punctuality

Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Upon specimen arrival, properly marks the location of testing for each ordered test on the accompanying requisition.
• Ensures that the correct specimen is collected for each test ordered, and that the tube types submitted are written in the left margin of the requisition.

• • Ensures that the patient's full name, date/time of collection, and phlebotomist's

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)