Specimen Processor

Specimen Processor

The specimen processor is responsible to the Pathologist, Lab Administrative Director, and Lab Manager, and will function under the direction of the Lab Supervisors. The specimen processor's primary job is the handling of specimens. This will include:

• Order entry: registering the patient's visit, ordering the requested test(s), receiving the specimen, printing the requisition sheet, labeling the specimen, performing processing necessary to ready it for testing or send out.
• Specimen processing: ensuring that the specimen obtained is the specimen(s) of choice for the test(s) requested. Taking the specimen to the appropriate department for testing (once processed) or properly storing for send out.
• For tests not ordered through the LIS: knowing which manual form to use, how to correctly fill it out; how the specimen must be packaged to current regulations (addressing the shipment of biohazard us material); recording information concerning mail outs to facilitate specimen tracking; copying and distributing reports to the proper agencies and filing the lab's copy.
• The specimen processor also performs a variety of clerical duties including answering the phone, dispatching phlebotomists and responding to requests for patient reports and other patient information that may be needed.

Qualifications: Professional Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing. Excellent customer relation skills. Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level. (Minimum)