Laboratory Support Specialist

Mosaic Diagnostics•Overland Park, KS

23d

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Receive and open specimen lab packs. Accession/Process and label aliquots specimens(s) (blood, hair, stool, saliva, urine) for Laboratory analysis. Essential Job Duties: Level I - Minimum Accept/Receive/Log all incoming specimens in Clinical Paks, bags and boxes from Couriers in Dock Area Assist with separating and sorting Domestic and International specimens Open individual Clinical Paks, boxes and specimen containers removing specimens Match identifications from TRF's and electronic orders to the labeling on the patient sample Aliquot specimens into appropriately labeled and identified containers, per SOP Accurate data entry of patient order information into Portal Inventory samples in LIMS Discard specimens in the processing refrigerator and freezer Attention to detail in all duties and activities. Troubleshoots potential problem specimens and notifies Lead or Manager Follow documentation procedures when a sample issue is identified Prepare and stabilize specimens In-House for shipment to reference laboratory Perform clerical and administrative tasks making copies of test request forms, filing, and scanning Manage time according to meeting Department Turnaround times Maintains patient confidentiality for all MDX facilities and Clients Able to comply with all applicable Health Regulations including Federal, State and Local Safety and HIPAA regulations Collaborate effectively with lab staff and contribute to an efficient and well-organized work environment Other duties as assigned by management Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following: Assist with troubleshooting sample related issues and resolving potential issues Communicate with Client’s through email, fax or voice Ability to assist Manager in providing direction of workflow for the Department Interaction with other Departments as needed and build a relationship with other Leaders and Management Communication within the Department with Manager to focus on needs Conduct training as needed Level III- Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following: Communicate with Clients through email, fax or voice Able to demonstrate MDX Core values at all times Ensure all department staff follow policies and procedures Able to act in absence of department Lead, and shift staffing according to workflow

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or associate degree in biology or the equivalent combination of work experience.?
Excellent Basic Communication Skill
Professionalism?
Ability to be at work on time and have flexibility?
Computer data entry experience is highly recommended
Team Oriented?
Previous experience in phlebotomy, two years preferred, but not required
Team oriented?
Minimum of two years as a Laboratory Support Specialist I or equivalent experience
Accelerated knowledge of data entry?
Advanced knowledge of laboratory accessioning protocol?
Minimum of 3 years as a Laboratory Support Specialist or equivalent experience
Expanded knowledge of laboratory testing equipment
Ability to read and analyze medical forms
Working understanding of Medical Terminology
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is preferred, but not required
Previous experience in phlebotomy, two years preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Receive and open specimen lab packs
Accession/Process and label aliquots specimens(s) (blood, hair, stool, saliva, urine) for Laboratory analysis
Accept/Receive/Log all incoming specimens in Clinical Paks, bags and boxes from Couriers in Dock Area
Assist with separating and sorting Domestic and International specimens
Open individual Clinical Paks, boxes and specimen containers removing specimens
Match identifications from TRF's and electronic orders to the labeling on the patient sample
Aliquot specimens into appropriately labeled and identified containers, per SOP
Accurate data entry of patient order information into Portal
Inventory samples in LIMS
Discard specimens in the processing refrigerator and freezer
Troubleshoots potential problem specimens and notifies Lead or Manager
Follow documentation procedures when a sample issue is identified
Prepare and stabilize specimens In-House for shipment to reference laboratory
Perform clerical and administrative tasks making copies of test request forms, filing, and scanning
Manage time according to meeting Department Turnaround times
Maintains patient confidentiality for all MDX facilities and Clients
Able to comply with all applicable Health Regulations including Federal, State and Local Safety and HIPAA regulations
Collaborate effectively with lab staff and contribute to an efficient and well-organized work environment
Assist with troubleshooting sample related issues and resolving potential issues
Communicate with Client’s through email, fax or voice
Ability to assist Manager in providing direction of workflow for the Department
Interaction with other Departments as needed and build a relationship with other Leaders and Management
Communication within the Department with Manager to focus on needs
Conduct training as needed
Able to demonstrate MDX Core values at all times
Ensure all department staff follow policies and procedures
Able to act in absence of department Lead, and shift staffing according to workflow