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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon specimen arrival, properly marks the location of testing for each ordered test on the accompanying requisition.
Ensures that the correct specimen is collected for each test ordered, and that the tube types submitted are written in the left margin of the requisition.
Taking a redraw order from a CLS if any specimen is unsuitable for the test ordered, due to the integrity, quantity and/or suitability of the specimen for the lab test required.
Ensures that all patient requisitions are scanned into the Filebound program.
Properly centrifuges all appropriate specimens for correct times to insure adequate serum or plasma for required testing.
Routes in-house specimens to correct lab benches for testing.
Routes reference lab specimens, with a copy of the requisition, to the reference lab desk for inclusion into the TRK Sendout Manifest for the Burbank lab.
Prepares reference lab coolers correctly, with proper paperwork, and according to federal guidelines for “Biological Substances – Category B.”
Prepares a copy of the DL requisition for any local reference lab with the DL account number, and tests to be done by this lab clearly marked.
Whether a cooler is sent to the airport or a courier must be sent to a local reference lab, Dispatch must be notified for the transfer.
Regularly reviews in-house testing areas for completed specimens so they can electronically store them for any future add-on tests or repeats.
Proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times to protect the processor from any infectious material.
SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:
#DL
Full Time
$43k-54k (estimate)
05/17/2023
05/21/2024
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