Specimen Management Technician (Medical Lab), Core Lab
About The Position
Responsible for receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis entering requests into Laboratory computer system transporting of specimens and using problem solving skills. Enters written and receives electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria. Operates Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints Processes Laboratory specimens. Serves as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students. Demonstrates knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Experience: No experience required
- Licensure: None required
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer data entry.
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
- Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs
- May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease
Responsibilities
- Receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis
- Entering requests into Laboratory computer system
- Transporting of specimens
- Using problem solving skills
- Entering written and receiving electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System
- Ensuring all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria
- Operating Pneumatic Tube System (PTS)
- Investigating documents and resolves problems or complaints
- Processing Laboratory specimens
- Serving as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students
- Demonstrating knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs
- Performing area-specific support activities
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
