Specimen Processor

Job Summary

Perform the assigned duties in Specimen Processing in order to assure accurate and timely receipt, order entry, transport, processing, and distribution of laboratory specimens. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities*

Specimen Processing and Handling:

• Transport (pickup specimens from all inpatient units).
• Spidering - Transport specimens to UMHS laboratories and internal storage of specimens.
• Receiving - Scan in barcoded specimens, reconcile problems and distribute.
• Specimen Handling - Receive, sort and distribute specimens to work benches.
• Centrifuge & Storage - Receive specimens in centrifuge for processing, centrifuge, aliquoting and storage. Prepare Sendouts for reference labs. Document all problems. Scan all
• Send out paperwork.
• Urine Processing - Receive urine specimens, order entry, weigh, pour/aliquot and pass or store. Document all problems.
• Pneumatic Tube Receipt - Receive from tube port, open, distribute, deliver and reconcile problems.
• Path Track - prepare, build list and bin specimens for transport to offsite labs, reconcile any outstanding bins.

Computer Data Entry:

• Enter laboratory test orders into the computer system.
• Order Entry - Place test orders from patient requisition, label and distribute.
• Scan - Scan all required requisitions and attachments for patient orders.

Process Mi-Chart Orders:

• Receive lookup and print Mi-Chart test labels and label specimens.
• Receive manage and process Add-test requests for Outpatient and Inpatients.
• Receive and reconcile Mi-Chart unreleased orders and problem orders.

Customer Service:

• Provide total customer focus to meet the needs of every customer, internal and external, including medical staff, laboratory staff, MLABS clients, patients, and families.
• Reconcile incoming problems for all patient locations.
• Complete all required documentation.

NLNC:

• Receive bins for all offsite labs and other areas.
• Reconcile bins in Path Track.
• Process incoming FedEx (order and pass).

Quality Assurance:

Quality Assurance of all order entry performed by Specimen Processing - as assigned to staff person.

Safety:

• Comply with safety instructions and observe safe work practices.
• Practice all BSP standards as specified for our unit.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Use effective communication including written, verbal, and information technology skills.
• Work effectively with others to accomplish goals.

Mandatories, Continuing Education, Competencies and Training:

• Complete yearly departmental mandatories as required.
• Attend departmental, assigned and/or requested continuing education training, classes, etc.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, or yearly competencies as assigned.
• Comply with ongoing training.

Other duties:

Additional assignments as assigned by supervision or manager.

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to walk 3-5 miles, climb and descend 6 flights of stairs, lift up to 10 lbs., and bend at approximately a 45 degree angle multiple times within an eight-hour shift required.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion

Desired Qualifications*

Familiarity with pneumatic tube system desired.