Specimen Processor

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager this position will provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services Dept.

• DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties :

• Answer the phone in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assists in calling ordering facilities for samples needing recollected.
• Processes and accession blood, tissues, and body fluids for testing.
• Centrifuge specimens, and load / unload samples from automated instrumentation.
• Review and reconcile pending logs throughout the day, and investigate any discrepancies.
• All other processing and clerical duties as assigned.
• EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirement :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Preferred qualifications :

N / A

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment

• The noise levels in the environment are usually low
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)

• Frequently required to walk and move about
• Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment
• Constantly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing
• Frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color