What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processor position at King's Daughters?
-
JOB SUMMARY
-
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager this position will provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services Dept.
-
-
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-
Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
-
Answer the phone in a timely and courteous manner.
-
Assists in calling ordering facilities for samples needing recollected.
-
Processes and accession blood, tissues, and body fluids for testing.
-
Centrifuge specimens, and load/unload samples from automated instrumentation.
-
Review and reconcile pending logs throughout the day, and investigate any discrepancies.
-
All other processing and clerical duties as assigned.
-
-
EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
-
Minimum requirement:
-
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
-
-
Preferred qualifications:
-
N/A
-
-
-
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
-
This job operates in a professional office environment
-
The noise levels in the environment are usually low
-
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
-
-
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
-
Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)
-
Frequently required to walk and move about
-
Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment
-
Constantly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing
-
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
-
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
-
