The Lab Processor will assist the laboratory team in processing clinical specimens used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The employee performs all routine and stat processing.
- Full Time/Benefits Eligible
- Monday-Friday- 1:30pm-10:00pm, rotating Saturday- 10:00am-5:30pm
- Westerville, OH
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with receiving, logging, sorting, counting and processing specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing. Preserves sample integrity and creates split samples when appropriate.
- Retrieves samples for add-on testing.
- Performs waived laboratory procedures for kit test after training and competency have been documented.
- Sorts and files requisitions.
- Prepares batches for Reference Lab Testing.
- Stocks inventory and maintains a clean work area. Fills supply orders for sites. Disposes biohazard material in the correct container.
- Customer service duties such as answer phone, look up results, fax or print results, page phlebotomist, etc. including problem resolution.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Performs specimen culture set ups.
- Assist patients with phlebotomy needs in the lab draw station if applicable.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- All other assigned duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Licensures & Certifications
Required: HS diploma or GED
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform waived kit testing
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment for centrifuging, etc.
- Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with the lab staff
- Skill in keeping accurate record
- Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
- Ability to follow written protocol
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to be adaptable to a changing work environment