Specimen Collector

Department:? Collector

Reports to:? Collector Supervisor

Pay Group:? Non-Exempt

Job?Summary:

You will be responsible for specimen collection including various types of toxicology and urine. You will act in the best interest of patient care and Gravity Diagnostics while serving as a liaison between our lab and our customers. This role will also perform a wide variety of administrative/clerical duties.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection

Conduct specimen collections competently, following collection procedures and customer requirements and instructions to deliver a quality specimen collection service at customer locations

Adhere to confidentiality expectations and HIPAA requirements

Responsible for monitoring inventory and ensuring supplies are stocked

Update and maintain client contact information and records, as necessary

Keep and maintain most current information training on patient urine collections

Check-in daily and provide weekly updates of account information with office staff including the lab's technologists and/or manager, as directed

Adhere to all State and Federal laws, guidelines and regulations including compliance

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with all department staff.

Use communication and record-keeping technologies efficiently

Act responsibly and follow professional code of conduct as set forth by the company and senior personnel

Work in a highly organized and efficient manner

Demonstrate high level of reliability, dedication, and initiative

Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced, high volume ever-changing environment

Capability to handle time constraints and effectively manage deadlines

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in urine specimen collection preferred

Experience with record keeping functions preferred

Knowledge pertaining to the administering of the c19 nasopharyngeal test is beneficial

Physical Requirements:

Some safety risks when collecting specimens.

Exposure to Disease or Infections on a daily basis.

Exposure to some adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Long periods of sitting and driving required.

Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Gravity Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment?without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Gravity Diagnostics will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.