Processing Tech I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Works under direct supervision to learn the proper handling of specimens received at ARUP’s central facility and/or University Division and prepares specimens for laboratory testing. Work includes matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents. The role processes specimens and orders, checks identifiers and specimen integrity, and routes specimens to the appropriate laboratory or sorting process while following applicable procedures and safety requirements. The position is in Specimen Processing. It is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, for 40 hours per week. The stated hourly rate is an estimate that includes shift differentials; actual rates vary by schedule.

Requirements

Ability to work Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, 40 hours per week.
Ability to work all required overtime.
Regular and reliable attendance and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to comply with ARUP policies and procedures and the Code of Conduct.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment.
Physical ability to stoop, reach, and move between work sites and within the office.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Fine motor control for picking, pinching, typing, or similar tasks.
Close, far, and peripheral visual acuity, and ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Read and sign all department-specific SOPs and the Safety Manual.
Attend Specimen Processing team and staff meetings.
Process specimens promptly as they become available.
Enter patient demographics and process specimens and orders using the appropriate applications.
Order all tests indicated on requisitions and process manual and electronically transmitted tests on submitted paperwork.
Document additional information on requisitions or packing lists and follow departmental processes to resolve identified problems.
Handle and label specimens and paperwork appropriately; recognize and handle specimen types according to corporate and departmental procedures.
Document specimen receipt information and client-provided information on specimen labels according to departmental procedures.
Check that identifiers on received specimens, paperwork, and electronic records match, and ensure specimens are labeled correctly.
Handle specimens requiring rerouting or sharing appropriately.
Place processed specimens on the automated track, at the appropriate temperature for manual sorting, or deliver them to the testing laboratory at the proper temperature when automated delivery systems are unavailable.
Process specimens at all three temperatures and follow procedures for manual and electronically transmitted orders.
Operate the biological safety cabinet; at University Hospital Clinical Lab, operate the centrifuge.
Use the Internal Test Directory or applicable test information catalog for accessioning and client submissions or inquiries, and use current departmental LIS applications and functions.
Aliquot specimens according to procedure using proper safety equipment.
Learn the locations, hours, and general functions of ARUP and University Division laboratories, or find this information using departmental resources on Nucleus.
Make sound judgment decisions or consult a Supervisor, Lead, or Workflow Coordinator when needed.
Assist the management team with complex processing needs, including specimen searches and processing compromised shipments.
Maintain data security, patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with safety policies and regulations, including dress code and protective equipment requirements.
Stay informed about departmental procedures, perform assigned cleaning duties, and assist with departmental projects.
For Central Processing, use the Accessioning and Shipment Tracking applications.
For University Division, operate the centrifuge, ensure specimen acceptability and integrity according to protocol, and prepare specimens for delivery between ARUP testing facilities by creating packing lists according to specimen handling requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, dependable performance, effective working relationships, and the ability to work all required overtime.