Specimen Processor - Full Time - Evenings

Adventist Health • Marysville, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Collects, processes, and delivers specimens to lab departments while maintaining specimen integrity and within a prescribed time frame. Performs data entry and clerical duties to initiate and facilitate the processing of specimens.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure the integrity of each specimen for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing.
• Performs proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation (including centrifuge), transportation and storage.
• Responds accordingly to STAT, ASAP, routine and timed orders.
• Performs data entry and clerical duties to initiate and expedite the processing of specimens (enters patient information and orders tests).
• Communicates with other departments and staff, including physicians, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Prepares referral test specimens for pick up by courier, performs data entry of referral results and maintains referral filing system.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED