What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Processor position at Clearview Cancer Institute?
Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Lab Processor performs pre-analytical tasks and assists technical staff by collecting, accessioning, and processing lab specimens prior to analysis.
Essential Job Functions
Technical:
- Successfully perform all pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing
- Working knowledge of electronic medical record and laboratory information systems
- Perform specimen accessioning, including verifying proper sample labeling and specimen collection requirements.
- Perform specimen processing, including centrifugation, distribution, archival, and storage.
- Know specimen acceptability and rejection criteria for testing and troubleshoot problems relating to specimen analysis.
- Accession addon and reference lab testing and process/distribute specimens appropriately.
- Inventory and receive supplies according to lab protocol.
QA/QC/Regulatory:
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, examine existing processes/procedures, and look for ways to improve them.
- Complete necessary documentation when specimen variance or adverse events occur.
- Perform competency testing as required.
- Adhere to all regulatory standards within the clinical laboratory.
Safety/Organizational/Productivity:
- Follow institution’s safety procedures.
- Follow Universal Precautions, wear PPE.
- Acts independently and accepts responsibility of the clinical laboratory’s policy and procedures.
Communication/Teamwork:
- Must be able to interact well with patients, employees, physicians, and management.
Answer questions from patients, physicians, and nursing staff regarding clinical laboratory.
Qualifications
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must have excellent organizational skills to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely and effective manner.
- Must be willing to adapt to a flexible schedule and work environment.
- Act independently and accept responsibility for actions and performance.
- Complete competency assessments and 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Education/Experience
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have (2) years’ experience in the clinical laboratory setting.
- Must have basic computer skills.
Working Conditions
This position works in the Clinical Laboratory of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. This position requires that the employee collaborate closely with coworkers and management and handle bodily fluids and chemicals daily.
Physical Requirements
This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to perform mild physical labor to complete the tasks at hand.
Direct Reports
This position is not a supervisory position.