Specimen Processor: Per Diem Weekend (Evening Shift)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately follow physician orders when ordering the test(s) in the Laboratory computer system.
• Determine and implement the appropriate course of action when unsure of an order or specimen required.
• Accurately document all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information if performing the registration function.
• Receive specimens in the Laboratory computer system and distribute them in accordance with the urgency of the test requested.
• Prepare specimens according to the procedure for the test requested and store specimens at the appropriate storage temperature, if not immediately distributed.
• Process all samples correctly using aseptic technique including centrifugation of samples and liquating samples if needed.
• Processes send out testing to Quest and other reference labs and create the proper site batches by temperature.
• Maintain competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served.
• Answer telephone according to Laboratory policy, take and relay messages accurately to the appropriate person.
• Absorb and assist callers with questions either answering their questions or directing them to the appropriate resource.
• FAX results in accordance with Laboratory and Hospital policy.
• Communicate information and instructions regarding tests and specimen collection to clients (e.g. patients and/or family members, physicians, other healthcare providers) in a manner appropriate to and respectful of the population of the client even under adverse conditions.
• Communicate to next shift significant events/information and/or pending testing.
• May be required to learn and maintain competency to perform phlebotomy including phlebotomy performance, population-appropriate patient education on post-phlebotomy care, and any documentation required.
• Maintain supplies in working area.
• Submit orders, as needed, according to standard Laboratory policy and procedure.
• Maintain phlebotomy trays in neat orderly manner.
• Monitor equipment function and document information as required by Laboratory policy.
• Take corrective action as needed in consultation with the Supervisor and document it.
• Attend and participate in department, hospital and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing education initiatives and seminars.
• Assist with local, state, federal, and regulatory agency compliance and preparedness activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years of applicable experience in a laboratory setting. Degree or credits in any college science course preferred.
• No licenses or certifications required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft works, excel, Microsoft power point and computer skills.
• Must be organized and work to meet deadlines.
• Exercise independent judgement within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service (positive and professional) skills.
• Excellent analytical skills required, well-organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure within a collaborative team oriented environment.
• Flexible to take on variety of tasks, adaptable and can anticipate opportunities for additional contributions.
• Requirement of high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range

$19.95 - $26.85