SPECIMEN PROCESSOR

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the supervisor, performs specimen processing, customer services and non–technical duties in the General Laboratory. Compensation Pay Range: $17.42 - $23.45

Requirements

Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education.
Up to three (3) months to become proficient.
Minimum 2 shifts per month. One day must consist of a weekend if available.
One summer holiday.
One winter holiday.

Responsibilities

Receives, logs–in, and assigns computer accession numbers to specimens (bloods, urines and body fluids) from nursing floors, outpatient drawing sites and off–site locations.
Properly prepares specimens according to specific Reference Laboratory requirements, using all available reference books or calling the specific lab for requirements.
Maintains work area — cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies Supervisor of low stock.
Scans reference laboratory results into the LIS.
Reviews outstanding specimen reports for send–out tests to verify status.
Transports specimens from specimen processing area to laboratory sections.
Registers all specimens brought directly to the lab utilizing the LIS.
Answers phones and gives reports to nursing floors, physicians and offsite facilities.
Generates and distributes laboratory reports as needed.
Records daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers in specimen processing area.
Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal precautions, Chemical hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and /or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, will help in the training and orientation of new employees.
Technology – Is receptive to technological advances, changes and solutions to work processes and practices.
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through acknowledgement, adherence and demonstration of a safe environment as stated in the Laboratory Policies for Chemical Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control and Safety. The employee is knowledgeable of who the responsible Safety Officers are both in the Laboratory. See #11 above for additional performance expectations.
Enters all "add-on" tests requests according to procedure. Orders a redraw if unable to add on.
Reports to work stations/assignments on schedule ready to work, and work their entire work schedule unless absence/tardiness/leaving work early is pre-approved, or unscheduled with the appropriate notice to the employee's manager.
Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.