Job Description :

Pay Range : $18.90hr - $19.70hr

Responsibilities :

• Typically, when the employees come in, they have different benches that they will be on.
• They are packing specimens that will go out to labs.
• They will be handling different sorts of samples with trays and containers and learn how to send a shipment.
• Making sure the boxes are made correctly with label, we do have time constraints of being able to pack those samples.
• It is a fast-paced environment, they will be sorting specimens as well.
• There is a lot of memorizations involved, but after a while employees pick up on the packaging.
• Eventually, they will be on a bench themselves.
• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary

Required Skills :

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous medical or production experience is preferred.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Standardized color vision test must be administered to evaluate if potential accommodation is needed for worker.
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples.
• Due to the nature of the job the candidate should be able to lift 30 pounds with assistance.
• Work in protective equipment and sit / stand for long periods of time.
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• 0-2 years of work experience.
15 hours ago