What you will do in this role:Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteriaDemonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants (as patient population requires)Utilizes supplies appropriatelyFollows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test ordersCompletes appropriate specimen collection documentationEducates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimenUses computer information system relative to job functionsResponsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of dutiesReviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information systemPerforms registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely mannerLabels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing orderedDemonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteriaCentrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered. Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician ordersDiscards laboratory specimens according to established schedulePerforms periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assignedCollects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy (as laboratory may require)Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testingCleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.