Specimen Processor (Part Time - 2nd Shift)

Sonic Healthcare USA•East Providence, RI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! LOCATION: 10 Risho Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 HOURS: 6:00pm - 11:30pm; Monday to Friday with Saturday rotations when needed PART TIME: Benefits Eligible In this role you will: Verifies and matches information on requisitions and drawn specimens, received from the road phlebotomy, branch laboratory, physician's offices and courier departments. Enters accurately data for each patient relevant to the type of testing performed. Verifies patient name, address, method of payment and enters into computer system when necessary. Must adhere to departmental procedures regarding consistency and accuracy of information entered into the computer system. Adheres accession label to all specimens and requisitions for tracking and test reporting. Spins related blood specimens in centrifuge before forwarding to the appropriate department. Ensures that adequate amount of blood is drawn to perform all tests requested. May be required to aliquot blood specimens; process other blood fluids for distribution to departments and reference labs. Is responsible for verification of branch lab specimens received in the main laboratory. Ensures that an adequate amount of specimen is delivered to the appropriate department. Troubleshoots when specimen provided is insufficient and/or incorrect. Rechecks co-worker's data entry/requisitions/specimens handling for accuracy and quality control. Receive and processes stat work, which requires high priority attention. Troubleshoots problematic areas and notifies department supervisor. Any changes to original patient testing file must be reported to the appropriate technical supervisor. Maintains and files forms for all reference laboratory send outs for all East Side Clinical Laboratory locations. Follows up with the reference laboratory for missing reports. Knowledgeable in third-party financial billing procedures. If necessary, contacts proper individuals to obtain financial information. Results entry to reference lab reports (senior members). Required to work Saturday or weekend rotation as specified by departmental schedule. Performs other related duties as assigned. Extended hours may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Knowledge of third party billing, general laboratory procedures and basic computer and excellent typing skills.
Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work in an organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies and matches information on requisitions and drawn specimens, received from the road phlebotomy, branch laboratory, physician's offices and courier departments.
Enters accurately data for each patient relevant to the type of testing performed.
Verifies patient name, address, method of payment and enters into computer system when necessary.
Must adhere to departmental procedures regarding consistency and accuracy of information entered into the computer system.
Adheres accession label to all specimens and requisitions for tracking and test reporting.
Spins related blood specimens in centrifuge before forwarding to the appropriate department.
Ensures that adequate amount of blood is drawn to perform all tests requested.
May be required to aliquot blood specimens; process other blood fluids for distribution to departments and reference labs.
Is responsible for verification of branch lab specimens received in the main laboratory.
Ensures that an adequate amount of specimen is delivered to the appropriate department.
Troubleshoots when specimen provided is insufficient and/or incorrect.
Rechecks co-worker's data entry/requisitions/specimens handling for accuracy and quality control.
Receive and processes stat work, which requires high priority attention.
Troubleshoots problematic areas and notifies department supervisor.
Any changes to original patient testing file must be reported to the appropriate technical supervisor.
Maintains and files forms for all reference laboratory send outs for all East Side Clinical Laboratory locations.
Follows up with the reference laboratory for missing reports.
Knowledgeable in third-party financial billing procedures.
If necessary, contacts proper individuals to obtain financial information.
Results entry to reference lab reports (senior members).
Required to work Saturday or weekend rotation as specified by departmental schedule.
Performs other related duties as assigned.