Specimen Processor

Company: TridentCare

Schedule: Full-Time Monday

• Friday 3:00pm

• 9:00pm with Rotating Weekends

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Essential Position Duties

• Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered. Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received

• Labels and aliquots specimens as needed

• Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab

• Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old

• Centrifuges specimens as needed

• Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures

• Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols

• Enters client and specimen data into the computer

• Ensures accuracy of information entered

• Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed

• Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests

• Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions

• Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy

• Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual

• Identifies and pursues self-improvements needs

• Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate

Compliance Responsibilities

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA)

• Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs

• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations

• Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior laboratory experience preferred

• Data entry/computer skills required

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time

• Health Insurance after 30 days

• Sick time

• 8 paid holidays

• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Company paid life insurance

• 401(k)