Specimen Processor

Full Job Description

The specimen processor will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures. This is a position for a 10pm-6am shift ONLY.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

· Unpack and route specimens to their respective departments

· Accurately identify and label specimens

· Pack and ship specimens to send out to a reference lab

· Meet department activity and production goals

· Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples

· Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner

· Resolve and document any problem specimens

· Performs patient registration per laboratory guidelines and accurately enters test orders requested by clients into laboratory informatics systems.

· Communicates with healthcare personnel about clarification of test requests, other problems related to the specimens, and testing delays.

· Performs specimen processing according to the criteria in the laboratory test directory.

· Performs specimen receipt and tracking in the LIS and distributes to the respective departments.

· Centrifuges, aliquots specimens, processes paperwork, and documents in the LIS.

· Performs scanning of documents in eBridge as assigned.

· Any other duties as assigned.

· This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Requirements

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Previous experience in clinical laboratory or related work environment preferred.

· Comfortable handling biological specimens

· Experience working in a team environment

· Strong data entry and organizational skills

· High level of attention to detail

· Proficient in MS Office

· Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person