Specimen Processor II

About the role

Department 60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing Status
Full time Benefits Eligible Yes
Hours Per Week 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information Third shift weekends: Fri, Sat, Sun 7pm-7:30am
Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20

Essential Functions

• Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services.
• Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.
• Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens.
• Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues. If unable to resolve, brings them to the attention of a Medical Laboratory Assistant on the shift.
• Appropriately receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels.
• Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens.
• Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.
• Appropriately receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory information system.
• Enters employee exposure lab orders into the Outreach laboratory information system.
• Enters orders from a paper requisition into the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system.
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting.
• Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track.
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues.
• Provides coverage of inbound calls for Laboratory Client Services during their off hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers
• Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service
• Effective computer information system and data entry skills
• Basic hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 35%
• Sitting: 65%
• Bending: 100%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 100%
• Talking: 100%
• Hearing: 100%
• Seeing: 100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum

Work Environment

• Exposure to risk of infection from disease-bearing specimens
• Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease
• Possible exposure to odorous and toxic/flammable/corrosive chemicals and specimens
• Moderate noise environment
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and face protection)

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Premium pay
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and More
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

About the Role

Intermediate level specimen processing position with responsibilities that include receipt of biological specimens into the laboratory, introductory knowledge of specimen sorting and triage, proper receipt of the specimen into the information system, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area.