Specimen Processor

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Quickly and accurately, process specimen requisitions, carefully insuring that all relevant information is accurate and all tests requested are ordered.
2. Correctly, match test requested with appropriate specimen and label according to established procedures.
3. Process STAT specimens in a timely manner
4. Print out patient charts when called upon
5. Assist all callers by providing accurate information on a timely and positive manner
6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all members of the health care team including the collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material according to established procedure with the adherence to the standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in the billing process, including separating clean and dirty requisitions or cleaning dirty requisitions, if called upon.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Knowledge and aptitude for basic computer skills
• Demonstration of telephone etiquette
• Organization and problem solving skills
• Evaluative and interpretive skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements

• Continuous sitting (up to 8 hrs/day)
• Continuous walking/standing (up to 8 hrs/day)
• Simple grasping with both hands
• Fine manipulation with both hands, repetitive movement
• Continuous Typing