What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIMEN PROCESSOR position at Morris Hospital?
Status: Part-time, Benefit-Eligible
Average Hours per pay period: 64 hours every 2 weeks
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
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Average Hours per pay period: 64 hours every 2 weeks
- DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
- Performs a number of laboratory analysis and quality control testing following clearly defined preset criteria. Performs venipunctures, micro-collection, blood, specimen collection on inpatients and outpatients. Performs certain clerical and housekeeping functions within the lab. Drug Screen and BAT's. Works independently at remote locations as needed. Prepares specimen for transport.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional/Educational
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Training and experience; PBT (ASCP), or eligible preferred. Other wise, on the job training.
- Position knowledge; must be able to perform venipunctures with a high degree of proficiency and micro-sample collection. Must be able to perform simple analysis of a repetitive nature following a predetermined procedure. Must be able to communicate test results to personnel within and outside the laboratory. Must be able to work independently most of the time.
- Clerical duties include working with computers, FAX machines, telephones.
- Process specimen to the point of transport or distribution to departments.
- Currently certified by IDPH.
- Personal
- Evidence of good health, grooming and professional conduct.
- Desire and ability to cooperate with and/or under the direction of others.
- Possesses a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.
- Ability to follow directions accurately.
- Has the ability to work very closely with all laboratory employees, patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital employees.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Nurse residency program
- Wellness program
- Health club / gym membership reimbursement
- Reward & Recognition programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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