Specimen Runner

Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7AM to 4:30PM.

Friday from 7AM to 1:30PM.

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY:

The laboratory specimen processor is responsible for a variety of tasks, which include specimen receiving and sorting, lab support, and test data entry. This position requires a considerable amount of flexibility, attention to detail, and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pickup and delivery specimens from the floors to the lab
• Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Needs to be able to handle working in a fast pace, repetitive environment
• Ensure specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled
• Should be able to work independently and in a team
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.
• Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients’ care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma, GED, or 1+ years of similar work experience
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and PC experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent standing, walking, and computer work. This position allows employee to moderately vary physical position or activity for comfort. Must be able to:

• Stand 80% or longer of workday.
• Walk 80% or longer of workday.
• Sit 10% of workday.
• Requires ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.
• Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.
• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE: The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.