LABORATORY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR

Beebe Healthcare • Lewes, DE

23d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Assists leadership in technical management. Acts as resource in absence of technical specialist (medical technologist) and is the first line of communication with medical personnel in the hospital and the community, requiring excellent telephone skills and a thorough knowledge of laboratory test terminology.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED equivalence
• Certification in Phlebotomy or 1-2 years' experience in laboratory accessioning and/or preparing biological specimens for laboratory testing or reference laboratory transport in lieu of Certification.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of two-patient identifiers, specimen collection requirements, test orders, and collection container requirements for clinical and anatomic pathology specimens as they are received in the laboratory.
• Prioritize STAT and routine testing requirements.
• Validate and enter requisition information for patient specimens received from non-Beebe providers to facilitate patient registration functions.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment by centrifugation and/or aliquoting according to instructions provided by standard operating procedures or reference laboratory guidance.
• Troubleshooting any specimen collection-related quality or collection concerns.
• Following proper procedures for biohazard safety, including the pneumatic tube system, manual specimen delivery, blood specimen disposal, glove changing, and more.
• Serve as a resource and providing instruction to clinicians, clinical staff members, new employees, and students regarding specimen collection, handling, and transport

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED