Specimen Processor

Company: TridentCare

SHIFT: Monday -Friday 9:00AM - 3:00PM with Rotating Saturdays

Monday -Friday 10:00AM-2:00PM with Rotating Weekends

Monday -Friday 10:00AM-4:00PM with Rotating Weekends

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 (7) 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.
  

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 30 days
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k)
  

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