What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processor Full Time position at TridentCare?
Shift : 10 : 00pm-6 : 00am
Pay Range : $18.00USD
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Essential Position Duties
- Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered. Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received.
- Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.
- Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab.
- Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old.
- Centrifuges specimens as needed.
- Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures.
- Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols.
- Enters client and specimen data into the computer.
- Ensures accuracy of information entered.
- Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed.
- Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.
- Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.
- Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.
- Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.
- Identifies and pursues self-improvements needs.
- Seeks coaching / mentoring when appropriate.
Compliance Responsibilities
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Core Competencies / Skill Sets
Professional Experience / Educational Requirements
Benefits :
TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees . Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $18
