Specimen Processor Lab PRN - Carteret Health Care : Job Details

* JOB RELATIONSHIPS* The specimen processor is responsible to the Pathologist, Lab Administrative Director, and Lab Manager, and will function under the direction of the Lab Supervisors.* DEFINITION OF POSITION* The specimen processor's primary job is the handling of specimens. This will include [but is not limited to]:* ORDER ENTRY* registering the patient's visit* ordering the requested test(s)* receiving the specimen* printing the requisition sheet* labeling the specimen* performing processing necessary to ready it for testing or send out* SPECIMEN PROCESSING* ensuring that the specimen obtained is the specimen(s) of choice for the test(s) requested.* taking the specimen to the appropriate department for testing (once processed) or properly storing for send out.* for tests not ordered thru the LIS: knowing which manual form to use, how to correctly fill it out; how the specimen must be packaged to current regulations (addressing the shipment of biohazard us material); recording information concerning mail outs to facilitate specimen tracking; copying and distributing reports to the proper agencies and filing the lab's copy.* These procedure(s) will be done with the Outpatient center, the Imaging Center, Oncology/CoRad specimens, Home Health specimens, and courier specimens.* The specimen processor also performs a variety of clerical duties including answering the phone, dispatching phlebotomists and responding to requests for patient reports and other patient information that may be needed.* QUALIFICATIONS* Professional* Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing.* Excellent customer relation skills.* Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level. (Minimum)