Confirmation Clerk

Labcorp•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp). The integration of LabCorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. LabCorp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world. If you are motivated by job satisfaction, MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients. Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory Industry as a Confirmation Clerk. MedTox Forensic Processing is seeking a Confirmation Clerk / Specimen Accessioner. Works in fast paced, production type environment performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. Receive on the job training for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year experience in health care or production environment
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Able to work in a fast paced production environment to meet established turnaround times
Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Must be able to distinguish colors including shades of colors
Able to work independently under general supervision

Nice To Haves

Six months of specimen processing experience

Responsibilities

Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; accession and aliquot specimens, organize work to maintain efficiency and acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
Aliquot initial screened positive specimens for further testing requirements
Process client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples; adhering to the SOP
Maintain equipment, clean, and perform scheduled and as needed maintenance procedures; trouble shoot as required
Complete all documents accurately and neatly; monitor chain of custody, and custody and control forms for completeness and acceptability
Proficient in all Specimen Processor functions