Specimen Processor Lab PRN Position Available In Carteret, North Carolina

Specimen Processor Lab

PRN 3.5 3.5

out of 5 stars 3500 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 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)

Location:

Carteret Health Care • Laboratory CC7011

Schedule:

PRN (as needed), As needed – PRN, 30