Specimen Processor
United WestLabs · Tacoma, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Quickly and accurately process specimen requisitions, ensuring all relevant information is accurate and all tests requested are ordered.
- Carefully match test requests with appropriate specimens and label according to established procedures.
- Process STAT specimens in a timely manner.
- Absorb and assist all callers by providing accurate information in a timely and positive manner.
- Problem solve issues to resolve and ensure accuracy.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all members of the health care team, including the handling of specimens and other contaminated material according to established procedures with adherence to infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in the billing process, including separating clean and dirty requisitions or cleaning dirty requisitions, if called upon.
- Perform the duties of a courier if called upon.
- Deliver supplies when necessary.
Required Skills
- Clinical laboratory experience - 1 year
- Experience using Epic LIMS (Beaker) - 1 year
Physical Requirements
- Continuous sitting (up to 8 hrs/day)
- Continuous walking/standing (up to 8 hrs/day)
- Simpler grasping with both hands
- Fine manipulation with both hands
- Repetitive movement
- Continuous typing