Specimen Processor Lab FT
Morehead City-NC-28557-United States
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JOB RELATIONSHIPS
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The specimen processor is responsible to the Pathologist, Lab Administrative Director, and Lab Manager, and will function under the direction of the Lab Supervisors.
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DEFINITION OF POSITION
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The specimen processor’s primary job is the handling of specimens. This will include [but is not limited to]:
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ORDER ENTRY
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registering the patient’s visit
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ordering the requested test(s)
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receiving the specimen
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printing the requisition sheet
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labeling the specimen
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performing processing necessary to ready it for testing or send out
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SPECIMEN PROCESSING
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ensuring that the specimen obtained is the specimen(s) of choice for the test(s) requested.
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taking the specimen to the appropriate department for testing (once processed) or properly storing for send out.
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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.
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These procedure(s) will be done with the Outpatient center, the Imaging Center, Oncology/CoRad specimens, Home Health specimens, and courier specimens.
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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.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Professional
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Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing.
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Excellent customer relation skills.
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Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level. (Minimum)
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