SPECIMEN PROCESSOR

Laboratory Specimen Processor

Under the direction of the supervisor, performs specimen processing, customer services and non–technical duties in the General Laboratory.

Compensation Pay Range: $20.10 - $28.75

Essential Functions:

1. Receives, logs–in, and assigns computer accession numbers to specimens (bloods, urines and body fluids) from nursing floors, outpatient drawing sites and off–site locations.

2. Properly prepares specimens according to specific Reference Laboratory requirements, using all available reference books or calling the specific lab for requirements.

3. Maintains work area — cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies Supervisor of low stock.

4. Scans reference laboratory results into the LIS.

5. Reviews outstanding specimen reports for send–out tests to verify status.

6. Transports specimens from specimen processing area to laboratory sections.

7. Registers all specimens brought directly to the lab utilizing the LIS.

8. Answers phones and gives reports to nursing floors, physicians and offsite facilities.

9. Generates and distributes laboratory reports as needed.

10. Records daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers in specimen processing area.

11. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal precautions, Chemical hygiene and Safety procedures.

12. Under the direction of the Supervisor, will help in the training and orientation of new employees.

13. Technology – Is receptive to technological advances, changes and solutions to work processes and practices.

14. Safety Awareness – Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through acknowledgement, adherence and demonstration of a safe environment as stated in the Laboratory Policies for Chemical Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control and Safety.

15. Enters all "add-on" tests requests according to procedure. Orders a redraw if unable to add on.

16. Reports to work stations/assignments on schedule ready to work, and work their entire work schedule unless absence/tardiness/leaving work early is pre-approved, or unscheduled with the appropriate notice to the employee's manager.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education - Preferred Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education.

Minimum Work Experience Up to three (3) months to become proficient.

Preferred Certification MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant (ASCP or AMT)