What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Processing Tech position at Boston Children's Hospital?
Position Description
The Lab Processing Technician:
- Performs pre-analytical specimen processing including stamping in, verifying I.D., identifying tests, and evaluating specimen quality and appropriate test set up.
- Performs computer order entry and inquiry functions.
- Provides courteous and timely customer service to providers calling into the lab.
- Performs, documents, and evaluates daily QC and follows procedure when QC is out of range. Performs routine operation and maintenance of instrumentation in the work area such as centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Maintains workplace in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Continuously monitors specimen workflow. Ensures quick response for STAT and other timed tests.
- Participates in departmental continuous improvement projects as necessary.
The Lab Processing Technician must have the following:
- A high school level of educational development and three to six months of work experience.
- Work requires the skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
- Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.
Status Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week 40
Job Posting Category Laboratory Medicine
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Regular
Office/Site Location Boston
Remote Eligibility Onsite Only
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