Specimen Collector

Ethos Laboratories•Saint Peters, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Full Time Specimen Collector Monday - Friday ~7:45AM -4:30PM (with lunch) ARAPM JOB OVERVIEW The Specimen Collector is responsible for collection of patient specimens in physician’s office, including; urine, oral fluid specimens, and potentially Covid-19 specimens. Specimen Collectors also complete requisition forms for specimen testing, ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtain accompanying patient information, shipping specimens to the laboratory, and entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Position may also include, requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, scheduling specimen collection appointments, and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Operations Supervisor of Core Business. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collect all urine samples, enter data in Laboratory Information System Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid-19 testing, if requested at account Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols, if applicable at the location(s) assigned Follows established patient protocol Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Core Business Field Supervisor Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing paper requisition forms Labels specimen for identification purposes and prepares sample for shipment to lab Maintains safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard procedures, and compliance guidelines Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & training opportunities provided by Ethos Adheres to Ethos professional standards, policies and procedures, and meets federal, state, and local requirements Maintains positive interaction with patients and clinic staff, representing Ethos core values Work independently and be supervised remotely Complete assigned computer learnings, remain current with competency sign offs in Media Lab Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Regular and prompt attendance
Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
Ability to handle highly confidential information and remain compliant with HIPAA
Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
Ability to work independently and supervised remotely
Strong interpersonal & patient care skills
Strong technical ability to perform tasks with sound judgment
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Willing and able to complete all varieties of specimen collection
Perform job duties as assigned by Ethos and directly related to Ethos specimen collections
Partner with Regional and Territory Managers to provide strong team representation and set up proper protocols for specimen collection.
Specimen collection, medical, or laboratory experience preferred, but not required
Customer service, Logistics, Data Entry experience preferred, but not required
Reliable transportation
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
Must be able to work under limited and remote supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, techniques, and well-defined policies
Skill with completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Ability to utilize technology to complete work in a remote environment: update personnel documents and complete online training and utilize Aps on a smart phone to clock in and out
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination or valid exemption
Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
Work will be performed in a patient facing environment and exposes the incumbent to normal bodily fluids, including biohazard materials

Nice To Haves

Specimen collection, medical, or laboratory experience preferred, but not required
Customer service, Logistics, Data Entry experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Collect all urine samples, enter data in Laboratory Information System
Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid-19 testing, if requested at account
Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols, if applicable at the location(s) assigned
Follows established patient protocol
Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Core Business Field Supervisor
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing paper requisition forms
Labels specimen for identification purposes and prepares sample for shipment to lab
Maintains safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard procedures, and compliance guidelines
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & training opportunities provided by Ethos
Adheres to Ethos professional standards, policies and procedures, and meets federal, state, and local requirements
Maintains positive interaction with patients and clinic staff, representing Ethos core values
Work independently and be supervised remotely
Complete assigned computer learnings, remain current with competency sign offs in Media Lab
Other duties as assigned