Specimen Processor (Day Shift)

Antech Diagnostics•Fountain Valley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Specimen Processors are responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing most samples that come into the department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every Associate is responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that Associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

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
Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.
Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.
Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
Required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE
Work under close to moderate supervision.
Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

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