Driven student leveraging studies in Biology seeks real-world experience. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. A skilled Worker who learns new processes quickly and adapts to customer and company needs. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Hardworking, focused and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities.
The Laboratory Specimen Processor is responsible for all aspects of the pre-analytical process in the laboratory with regards to urine drug testing (UDT) and oral fluid testing (OFT) processing which include the following:
• Specimen receiving, sorting and specimen bag opening.
• Initial data entry of tests ordered into computer-based laboratory information system as requested by practices/accounts.
• Ensure correct labels are affixed to requisitions, demographic cover sheet, test tubes (when applicable) and specimen device.
• Verify requisitions against specimens prior to scanning and entering practice information and tests to ensure that the ID numbers and Patient Information match.
• Aliquot, centrifuge, batch and rack specimens in preparation for testing.
• Ensure that all specimens are moved throughout laboratory in a safe, efficient manner.
• Must be knowledgeable and aware of cross-contamination potentials and bring occurrences to Supervisor’s attention immediately for correction.
• Responsible for accurately distinguishing colors and smells in specimens. Accession specimen and forward to Specimen Resolution for verification and documentation.
• Ability to work in multiple cells, with the ability to transition between tasks within the cells.
• Ensure all work cells and lab areas are fully stocked with the proper supplies, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Clean and maintain the laboratory and all equipment.
• Manage the waste produced by the pre-analytical processes as well as keep the lab free of debris and trash at all times.
• Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA laws and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates understanding of company’s safety practices. Demonstrate awareness of safety issues and consistent work practices at all times.
• May have Wet Specimen Processing (WSP) duties.
• May have Workers compensation account duties.
• Accurately enters patient information from requisition forms and paperwork received from practices.
• Accurately process patient data, including medications and insurance information.
• Responsible for verifying practice codes, specimen IDs and patient identification information on requisition forms and additional paperwork against Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing processes and tasks.
• Identifies discrepancies and brings occurrences to designated leaderships’ attention immediately for correction and/or verification.
• Other duties as assigned
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