Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician

About the role

The Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department of the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories. Functions performed may include but are not limited to data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of specimens, proper specimen handling including centrifugation and aliquoting.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties according to QA/QC guidelines outlined within the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories quality system.
• Follows the laboratory’s and NJH established policies and procedure manuals.
• Reviews and signs laboratory and personnel SOP on an annual basis.
• Manages receiving and handling of samples for processing in multiple laboratories.
• Works closely with the phlebotomy staff to ensure timely delivery of critical samples.
• Communicates with laboratory staff on the status of the delivery or receipt of samples.
• Identifies problems and may resolve or notify appropriate person of issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Performs data entry and QC of all patient/client information into the LIS/LIMS system for sample tracking.
• Follows clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types, understands how specimen types are related to the test(s) ordered, and quantity needed for each test, prepares samples for biological processing, including specimen handling and delivery.
• Maintains understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College level courses in Biology, related life sciences and/or medical terminology is preferred. Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Work Experience: Six months of recent work experience in a laboratory and/or lab assistant training, and a medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Skills

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ needs.
• Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet