Specimen Processor - Mental Health (Part-Time)

A Specimen Processor I prepares and handles specimens received for testing. Specimen Processors will work with management and quality team members to ensure laboratory activities are defined, documented, and completed to support inspection readiness. They will also ensure compliance is maintained through procedures, training, and documentation.
Works under the direct supervision of an employee or supervisor who is trained and competent in all relative procedures and processes pertaining to accessioning as well as other assigned processes.
# Prepares and handles specimens for testing:

• Communicates important information pertaining to testing.
• Looks for and documents problems with specimens.
• Files and temporary stores specimens until test release.
• Transports specimens to testing labs.
• Packages specimens for return, or external/internal lab send out.
• Complies with and maintains competency in all assigned laboratory policies and procedures.
• Observes all compliance and regulatory requirements, particularly those associated to data security and patient confidentiality.
• Actively participates in and maintains accepted laboratory standards for continuing education.
• Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with co-workers and other staff.
• Plays an active role within the team and helps to create a positive work environment. This includes participating in team building events and communicating positively with others.
• Meets productivity and quality standards/rates set by the department and lab operations.
• Works with team members to resolve department problems and help implement improvement projects.
• This includes responding to department and company surveys.

• Data entry experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge needed.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and/or humidity, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards.

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