Specimen Processing Specialist
Specimen Processing Specialist
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Job Description
Department Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for patient care activities in the laboratory by
performing data entry billing client services sample processing resulting filing and laboratory procedures.
The major duty is to prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing which includes determining specimen
acceptability answering telephone inquires and multi-tasking while working quickly and accurately. The
person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude which
will best serve the clients of the department OHSU and outside the organization.
Function/Duties of Position
Specimen receipt and processing
- Loads specimens onto automation line for processing.
- Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers.
- Accurately measures specimens records volumes and determines if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing.
- Directs samples to technologists and testing areas either manually or using the automation lines or stores samples for future testing.
- Makes slides for staining.
- Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received.
- Determines acceptability of specimens received and calls ward or physician to clarify orders or advise of unacceptable samples.
Performs data entry for samples received for testing
- Checks accuracy of specimens requisitions labels.
- Performs computer entry in Epic HIS system.
- Handles and processes samples for many labs on and off campus.
- Accurately labels samples requisitions and appropriate specimen containers.
- Is responsible to see that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner.
Coordinates and prepares samples to be shipped to outside labs for patient careand drug study testing
- Enters test requests into dedicated referral lab computer.
- Fills out paperwork carefully and thoroughly to ensure accurate testing.
- Packs infectious shipping samples per IATA standards.
- Utilizes electronic systems provided by referral labs to transmit orders.
Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma and at least two years of college lab science courses plus one year of college math or computer coursesOR
High school diploma and two years of clinical lab experienceOR
High school diploma and successful completion of a Lab Assistant Training program including clinical lab experience
Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):
- knowledge of basic laboratory techniques;
- knowledge of laboratory terminology equipment and materials;
- knowledge of basic math;
- ability to follow formulas accurately;
- ability to handle package and store laboratory specimens and materials;
- ability to operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment;
- ability to learn routine testing methods procedures and techniques;
- ability to keep accurate records in conformance with laboratory procedures; and
- ability to follow written and verbal procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Two years in a clinical laboratory including sample receipt sample processing customer service multi-line phone use.
- Training or experience demonstrating proficiency with healthcare/lab information systems.
Additional Details
Positions in the laboratory and environs may require working flexible schedules including nights weekendsand holidays; working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between laboratories and sites bystairs elevator tram shuttle or other means; exposure to blood and body fluids chemical hazards radiation;working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal ProtectiveEquipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature fluctuations in building.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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