Laboratory Processor - Temporary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position where the Laboratory Processor will be responsible for collecting, labeling, logging, and processing blood and other specimens. The role involves checking the quality of samples, assembling supplies and equipment, and monitoring lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures. Additionally, the processor will prepare specimens for referral to outside laboratories and order all appropriate tests in the LIS system. Key responsibilities include ensuring correct tubes and specimen containers are used and labeled properly, adhering to CAP, UMPA, and GLP guidelines, determining specimen acceptability, and spinning, separating, storing, and distributing specimens. The role also requires preparing specimens for reference labs and following specific guidelines for various laboratory studies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy is preferred
ASCP certification preferred
One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens.
Checks quality of samples and specimens.
Assembles supplies and equipment.
Monitors lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures.
Prepares specimens for referral to outside laboratories.
Orders all appropriate tests in LIS system.
Ensures the correct tubes and specimen containers have been submitted or collected for the appropriate test ordered and are labeled correctly.
Ensures CAP, UMPA, and GLP (when appropriate ) guidelines are followed during processing procedures.
Determines acceptability of specimens.
Spins, separates, stores and distributes specimens to the appropriate area.
Prepares specimens for reference labs according to laboratory protocol.
Ensures specific guidelines are followed for various laboratory studies.