What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processor I position at Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary :
The Specimen Processor is responsible for all incoming specimens and requisitions being handled and delegated to the appropriate department for testing.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to :
Must have phlebotomy experience
- Be alert and aware always to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Proper identification of samples by two (2) identifiers
- Ensure all specimens have been collected for tests that were ordered
- Record samples received at the bottom of requisition
- Access specimen integrity
- Able to follow specimen rejection procedure
- Properly aliquots specimens for send outs
- Knowledgeable of specimen storage requirements
- Familiar with all ADL storage areas and able to retrieve specimens for add-ons
- Follow universal precautions
- Copies requisitions per ADL procedure when required
- Follows chain of custody protocol
- Able to communicate any issues with supervisor / manager when identified
- Enter entire requisition into LIS software (paying special attention to handwritten directions)
- Scan requisitions in Autoclip for documentation control
- When necessary collect specimens from patients for use by clinicians and / or medical technologists for clinical analyses, evaluations, and / or diagnostic procedures
- Check-in all couriers and phlebotomist ensuring they sign-in in the proper logs
- Properly disposes of specimens
- Entering insurance data into the lab software
- The ability to check insurance eligibility
Required Education and Experience :