What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing clerk position at Waterbury Hospital?
SCOPE OF POSITION :
Processes patient specimens and prepares them for testing by the Laboratory departments. This includes patient registration, test ordering, labeling of specimens, centrifugation and preparing specimens for the Laboratory departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Enter patient registration information into HIS from paper registration form or by direct interview of patient.
- Recognizes incomplete information on Laboratory requisitions takes proper steps to resolve the problem.
- Processes orders for Laboratory testing using established order entry procedures in HIS and / or LIS.
- Prioritizes processing of specimens and performs all aspects of specimen handling, including labeling,
- Accessioning and centrifugation, according to established procedures for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
- Evaluates specimen integrity and correctly handles specimens to expedite testing process. If previously trained as a phlebotomist, maintains competency in phlebotomy for cross coverage purposes.
- Process specimens for reference laboratory testing for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
Arrange for courier service as needed. Enter and / or verify test results from reference laboratory testing.
- Maintain work areas in a sanitary condition. Perform equipment maintenance as scheduled. Follows
- Universal Precautions at all times.
- Answer phone inquiries regarding specimen collection and handling and / or patient test results for the patient population served including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
- Maintain a working knowledge of both HIS and LIS; including downtime procedures for both computer systems.
- Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively with coworkers to facilitate the departments
- ability to meet goals and objectives.
- Keeps current on advances in Laboratory Services. Participates in and shares continuing education to maintain professional development and competency for patient population served including : neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS :
- High School graduate
- Prior Laboratory experience preferred
- Phlebotomy skills helpful, but not required
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Ability to interact with internal an external customers with tact and confidentiality
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. bloodborne pathogens, physical requirements : lifting, and carrying supplies, standing, walking and bending.
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Last updated : 2024-10-30
