About the role
The Position:
Primarily responsibility for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of requisitions. They are also responsible for keeping the lab in a clean and orderly condition. Specimen Processor I are knowledgeable in sample integrity issues and are a resource to others in the lab. They maintain flexibility regarding work schedules including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business need.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday, 7am - 3:30pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt and entering data into LIS system.
- Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions.
- Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notifying the supervisor.
- Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Following the laboratory's established policies and procedures.
- Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering.
- Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations.
- Contributing to the safety of the laboratory operations by complying with established safety procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
- Engaging in training and competency assessments.
- Attending and participating in department meetings.
- Participating in activities associated with regulatory compliance and inspections.
- Assisting in continuous improvement activities/projects.
- Assisting in research and validation activities.
- Helping perform weekly, monthly, and other periodic room and equipment maintenance procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Helping track and stock laboratory supplies.
- General clean-up tasks, e.g. break down and trash shipping boxes/packaging, disinfect lab benches and surfaces, and put away supplies.
- Working cooperatively in a team environment and supporting senior laboratory and management staff.
- Working cross-functionally with Customer Care regarding specimen issues and Accessioning requests.
- Complete other related administrative duties, including printing, copying, filing, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets.