Specimen Processor, Portland - Interpath Laboratory : Job Details

Interpath Laboratory is looking for a responsible and focused Specimen Processor with outstanding attention to detail to join our team in Portland, OR. Qualified candidates will have a collaborative team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of our company. In this role, successful candidates will accurately process and handle specimens for testing. They will be responsible for receiving, sorting, and labeling specimens according to strict guidelines.

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Benefit Highlights:

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

Pay: $18.98 - $25.69 Per Hour DOE

Location: Specimen Processing Center in Gresham, OR.

Essential Job Functions:

• Verifies the accuracy of client and specimen details.
• Aliquoting and labeling specimens.
• Centrifugation of specimens.
• Answers phones in a timely manner following company standards on proper phone etiquette.
• Maintains an awareness of surroundings as part of expectation to monitor for issues and safety hazards in the work environment.
• Maintains a readiness to respond to colleague questions and instructions.
• Receives samples from clients and other Interpath sites.
• Accurately processes samples in timely manner to ensures Interpath meets established routine and Stat turnaround times.
• Maintains specimen integrity from collection point and up to point transferred to technical staff.
• Accurately translates physician orders and diagnoses.
• Packages samples for referral labs.
• Prints and distributes reports.
• Follows established safety protocols.
• Follows established daily checklist to ensure all tasks performed on schedule.
• Understands and adheres to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to assure patient confidentiality.
• Understands and adheres to Medicare rules regarding ABNs (Advance Beneficiary Notice).
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance monitors.
• Follows all established Internal Quality protocols.
• Judges adequacy of submitted specimens, using technical assistance if needed.
• Covers work shifts, sometimes at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Attends work regularly and on time.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to perform to a high level of accuracy; Detail oriented; Ability to follow strict protocol; Outstanding organizational skills
• Familiarity with clinical laboratory operations/procedures and specimen handling

Interpath Laboratory, Inc. is a family owned & operated, clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory with over 90 locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We are the Northwests leading innovative laboratory dedicated to providing rapid, reliable, and economical laboratory testing services. With over 50 years of growth and prosperity, we are the regions largest independent laboratory. We emphasize the vital importance of a vibrant work culture and environment where building relationships, teamwork, and positive attitudes are highly valued!

From a comprehensive benefits package to an ever evolving learning and development program which fosters career growth, we truly value our employees and are very proud of the work family we have built since 1967.

• Laboratory setting includes numerous automated machines that make humming and beeping sounds.
• High level of staff activity and interaction in relatively close proximity.
• Must be able to hear in order to monitor alarms and respond to any safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Regularly exposed to infection by handling potentially infectious samples.
• Wearing appropriate protective gear: Lab coat, gloves, goggles, and face shield.
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist as needed.
• Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Typically stands for extended period of times.
• Ability to work long hours, and overtime, as needed.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds.

EOE Veterans/Disabled: Interpath Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.