Specimen Processor I

Summary: 

The Specimen Processor is responsible for all incoming specimens and requisitions being handled and delegated to the appropriate department for testing.  

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

Must have phlebotomy experience

• Be alert and aware always to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Proper identification of samples by two (2) identifiers

• Ensure all specimens have been collected for tests that were ordered

• Record samples received at the bottom of requisition

• Access specimen integrity

• Able to follow specimen rejection procedure

• Properly aliquots specimens for send outs

• Knowledgeable of specimen storage requirements

• Familiar with all ADL storage areas and able to retrieve specimens for add-ons

• Follow universal precautions

• Copies requisitions per ADL procedure when required

• Follows chain of custody protocol

• Able to communicate any issues with supervisor/manager when identified

• Enter entire requisition into LIS software (paying special attention to handwritten directions)

• Scan requisitions in Autoclip for documentation control

• When necessary collect specimens from patients for use by clinicians and/or medical technologists for clinical analyses, evaluations, and/or diagnostic procedures

• Check-in all couriers and phlebotomist ensuring they sign-in in the proper logs

• Properly disposes of specimens

• Entering insurance data into the lab software

• The ability to check insurance eligibility

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma

• Intermediate experience with Lab Software

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with varying levels of difficulty.

• A problem solver with the ability to interact with others.

• Excellent listening skills and the ability to use good judgment.

• Has strong work ethics

• Dependable and has ability to produce quality work.