Specimen Processor

Specimen Processor

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position. 4 Ten hour shifts, Day Shift, with assigned Weekend and Holiday schedule

The Position: The Specimen Processor works in collaboration with the Pathology Staff to provide Angell clientele with high quality clinical and anatomical laboratory services. The Specimen Processor must excel in customer service and both written and verbal communication skills. This person must be reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a calm and positive attitude. The ability and self-motivation to work independently, multi-task and make quick decisions in a demanding environment is essential.

Some of the duties include:

• Accessions and processes all test requests received in the laboratory through the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Training on the LIS will be provided.
• Acts as customer service representative for the department by answering phone calls and email inquiries in a polite and professional manner.
• Prepares and processes specimens for reference laboratory testing.
• Proper packaging of Biological Specimens according to UN 3373 specifications and government regulations is required.
• Displays excellent organization skills and maintains efficient laboratory office files.
• Responsible for the invoice cash out of laboratory drop-off visits in the hospital EMR.
• Maintains and upkeeps the Pathology Test Description Page.
• Responsible for ordering and monitoring supplies used in shipping to reference laboratories.
• Maintains Point of Care (POC) supplies for the critical care unit (CCU) cooler.
• Performs low to moderate complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Responsible for planting microbiology cultures of various specimen types using aseptic technique and according to Universal Safety Precautions.

Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Promotes, follows and adheres to laboratory safety policies by consistently using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Handles chemical and biological hazards accurately and safely in accordance with department policy.
• Adheres to the proper storage procedures for chemicals and supplies.

Who We Are: The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work. Our laboratory space is NEWLY RENOVATED!

Compensation: This is an hourly position starting at $20-$25hr.

Applicant Requirements: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of Veterinary Technician/Technologist program or degree in science, Allied Health or related field is preferred. Experience: 1 year of previous experience as Specimen Processor or Laboratory Assistant/Technician in a clinical laboratory, or 1 year experience in a Veterinary Clinic / related health care setting preferred.

Our Benefits: Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer