Specimen Processing Tech - Offline Processor

M - F 1pm - 9:30pm. The Specimen Processing Technician is a position within the clinical laboratory and microbiology that is responsible for managing specimens once they arrive in the department and handling multiple pre-analytical variables. Depending on the area of the lab, this may include, but are not limited to: positive patient identification, correct tube types, specimen conditions and integrity and how they affect laboratory results. The Specimen Processing Technician accepts samples in the laboratory and performs tasks including releasing orders out of the Hospital Information System (HIS), receiving specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and processing specimens to include aliquoting and preparation for the automation line. The specimen Processing Technician troubleshoots specimen and order issues and communicates with care providers across the Health System. The Specimen Processing Technician working in Microbiology is responsible for performing pre-analytic functions such as: specimen receipt, sterile processing, specimen manipulation including sonication and tissue grinding, determination of appropriate culture media for different specimen types and plating. The Specimen Processing Technician follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures, and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Releases orders out of Hospital Information System (HIS); receives samples in Laboratory Information System (LIS); prints barcode labels and affixes labels to specimens; ensures positive patient identification and correct specimen collection/handling/transport; performs specimen processing duties including aliquoting urine and body fluid samples, supply storage, inventory monitoring and storing patient samples; in Microbiology, uses sterile techniques to handle, manipulate, and inoculate specimens on to culture media; assists in pathology specimen preservation by adding formalin to specimens; fields inquiries and communicates information in written and verbal formats; assists with training new hires, students, or medical students; disposes of bio-hazardous materials and adheres to safety and infection control procedures

Requirements

High School Graduate; 6 months of experience in a clinical laboratory - working with biological specimens; If required by position to be filled, must obtain Department of Transportation and International Air Transportation Association certification within 180 Days

Nice to have

Completion of a Phlebotomy program; 1 or more years of experience in specimen collection and processing