Lab Specimen Processor

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

3d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Supports clinical laboratory technical staff in the delivery of medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Requirements

Demonstrated manual dexterity and good communication skills.
Must satisfactorily complete on-the-job training provided by the supervisor within the probationary period, unless extension is granted by the laboratory manager.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
Strong attention to detail
Ability to sit and/or stand and be mobile for extended periods of time
Ability to accurately identify specimens
Comfortability with handling biological specimens
Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience (preferred experience in health care related field)

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections
Enter requisition information into the computer system accurately
Demonstrate service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations
Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department's work
Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing and delivery of specimens
Investigate and resolve any requested mistakes or other specimen problems
Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems
Separate by centrifugation
Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature
Determine and enter the collection information (collector, date and time) and specimen receive time into the computer
Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection
Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure
Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen
Properly request in the Laboratory Information System
Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed
Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies and deliver to correct laboratory department.
Share specimens and complete associated paperwork (shared specimen log) as necessary
Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified
Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed
Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors
Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed, i.e. routinely check pending’s for outstanding specimens, daily temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, etc.
Follow all standard hospital policies