Laboratory Technician I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Triage: Receive and record all specimens/slides/blocks into daily receipt log, to include coordination with Clinical Pathology Triage for additional specimens. Prioritze and sort specimens by type, routing to various staging areas, Reconcile and receive incoming packing lists/manifests. Utilize various systems to handle specimen issues as identified. Registration: Ensure accuracy of patient demographics including verification of acceptable insurance. Build patient record in laboratory information system when required, entering all information provided. Communicate all issues with co-workers and Client Services to provide best service to Clients and patient. AP Accessions: Accession specimens and consults in laboratory information system with complete order and test information. Examine and verify materials received meet laboratory standards for anatomic pathology. Stage slides/blocks and other specimens and track to designated laboratory department / location. Document problem specimens and resolve issues. Responsible for creation and editing of draft pathology reports for all case types. Update case reports following established departmental procedures. CP Accessions: Receive Clinical Pathology laboratory samples and route to designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas. Slide Control: Receive and track material to and from UF Health Pathology offices at other locations. Maintain records of slides received and distribution points. Assist intake personnel in locating material and completing outstanding tasks. Provide back-up coverage to mail-outs.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous EPIC experience or other electronic medical record system
Medical Terminology
Medical Office or laboratory experience
Ability to quickly learn various aspects of Lab Operations
Communication skills which will allow the prospective employee to interact with UF physicians, non-medical staff and other health and administrative professionals in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Receive and record all specimens/slides/blocks into daily receipt log
Coordinate with Clinical Pathology Triage for additional specimens
Prioritize and sort specimens by type, routing to various staging areas
Reconcile and receive incoming packing lists/manifests
Utilize various systems to handle specimen issues as identified
Ensure accuracy of patient demographics including verification of acceptable insurance
Build patient record in laboratory information system when required, entering all information provided
Communicate all issues with co-workers and Client Services to provide best service to Clients and patient
Accession specimens and consults in laboratory information system with complete order and test information
Examine and verify materials received meet laboratory standards for anatomic pathology
Stage slides/blocks and other specimens and track to designated laboratory department / location
Document problem specimens and resolve issues
Responsible for creation and editing of draft pathology reports for all case types
Update case reports following established departmental procedures
Receive Clinical Pathology laboratory samples and route to designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing
Unpack specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas
Receive and track material to and from UF Health Pathology offices at other locations
Maintain records of slides received and distribution points
Assist intake personnel in locating material and completing outstanding tasks
Provide back-up coverage to mail-outs