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Specimen Processor
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What they do
A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.
$41,003 / year median in Kentucky
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Collects patient samples via urine cup collection, or other manner via established lab protocol
- Disposes of biomedical waste according to state standards
- Utilizes personal protective equipment as needed
- Works within safety policies and procedures defined by lab protocol
- Maintains the collection space in a safe and clean manner
- Interacts in a professional and courteous manner with patients and clients at all times
- Provides patient with preparation and collection instructions for lab testing
- Helpful to patients and clients in answering questions and follow-ups as necessary
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
- Follows the physician's orders when ordering tests
- Verifies insurance and correctly enters into the system
- Ensures that the specimen meets sample requirements for in-house testing as well as testing sent to reference labs
- Ensures that lab test requisitions are accurately completed and follows-up for additional information if needed
- Orders tests in the LIS accurately and in a timely manner
- Checks sample label before placing bar code label on the sample, ensuring positive identification
- Properly processes the samples and maintains specimen integrity at all times Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft word
- Proficient in