Specimen Processor
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OUR CULTURE OF PERSON-CENTERED CARE
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At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.
Our Mission: Compassionate care for every life we touch
Our Vision: To be our community’s trusted healthcare leader
Our Values:
• Be Kind - Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness
• Be Respectful - Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs
• Be Accountable - Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions
• Work Collaboratively - Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal
• Embrace Excellence - Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Laboratory Specimen Processor is responsible for accurate receipt, sorting, accessioning, and preparation of clinical specimens for both in-house and send-out testing. This position reviews test orders for completeness and accuracy and ensures proper patient and specimen identification at all times. The Specimen Processor supports timely testing by ensuring specimens are correctly labeled, processed, stored, and delivered to the appropriate laboratory departments in accordance with established procedures. This role utilizes hospital and laboratory information systems to audit selected manual and electronic orders, document specimen information, and maintain accurate records. The Specimen Processor plays a critical role in maintaining specimen integrity, meeting storage and transport requirements, and supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory operations.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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