Specimen Processor (Overnight)
About The Position
Specimen Processors are responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing most samples that come into the department. This role involves accurately processing standard requisitions per approved procedures at expected rates, removing specimens from transport bags, entering patient data, labeling samples, and aliquoting as needed for multiple testing. The position also includes keeping inventory of samples after testing, searching for unsorted samples, sorting samples for distribution, scanning tubes into storage racks, and entering specimen data into the database to verify accuracy. The Specimen Processor will also accession various sample types, check trash containers, assist other lab personnel with specimen storage, ensure Turn Around Times (TAT’s) are met, and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including safety and quality procedures. Maintaining a clean and organized work area and restocking supplies are also key responsibilities. Associates are encouraged to consult with senior peers on non-complex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with science related classes
- 0-1 years related work experience preferred
- Attention to detail and organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues
- Communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions
- Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Data Entry skills
- Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses.
- Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures at expected rates.
- Removes specimens from transport bags, enter patient data, label samples and aliquot as needed for multiple testing
- Keep inventory of samples after testing has been completed by scanning into storage racks.
- Search lab for any samples not scanned into storage racks.
- Sort samples for distribution throughout the lab (Coggins, cytology, etc.).
- Scan tubes into storage racks and enter specimen data into database to verify the accuracy of information
- Accession various sample types for processing
- Check all trash containers within the Specimen Processing department when assigned
- Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage
- Ensure Turn Around Times (TAT’s) are met
- Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including safety and quality procedures.
- Maintains clean and organized work area.
- Restocks supplies as needed
- Consult with senior peers on non-complex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience.
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
- Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
- Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Life Assistance Program
- Pet Care Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
