Specimen processor

Company : TridentCare

Specimen Processor

Schedule : Part-Time

Hours : Monday - Friday : am - : pm

With Rotating Holidays & Weekend Hours : : am - : pm

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 () 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

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).
• Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies / Skill Sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.

Professional Experience / Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Data entry / computer skills required.

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 :

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Health Insurance after days!
• Sick time
• paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance

Last updated : 2024-05-09