Specimen Processor

**Organization**:
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation
- Central

**Position Overview**:
Performs duties primarily related to receiving, handling and

processing specimens for Laboratory testing. Completes order entry

of laboratory tests in the Lab Information System. Receives, sorts and

accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and

analytic workflow. Also, performs basic post-analytic tasks, including

distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes

qualitrrelated tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a

clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as

well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre
- analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations,

codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while

delivering optimal patient care.

**EDUCATION**:
HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:
Basic knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to
1) ordering Laboratory testing, and
2) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes

Workflow Management Knowledge of how to appropriately respond to:
1) fluctuations in volume,
2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failure,
3) shift-to-shift hand-offs,
4) STAT test orders,
5) specimen integrity issues, and
6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

**Job Shift**:
Evenings

**Schedule**:
Full Time

**Shift Hours**:
8

**Days of the Week**:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday

**Weekend Requirements**:
Rotating Weekends

**Benefits**:
Yes

**Unions**:
No

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
32

**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Number of Openings**:
1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $24.37 to $30.46 / hour