LAB SPECIMEN PROCESSOR - LABORATORY

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant coastal community, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient health. This position involves assisting leadership in technical management and serving as a resource for medical personnel. Your responsibilities will include verifying specimen collection requirements, preparing specimens for testing, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. With a focus on excellence, you will contribute to a fulfilling career in healthcare, providing instruction and support to clinicians and new employees. Be part of a community that values inclusivity and quality care.

Qualifications

• Certification in Phlebotomy or 2 years related experience.
• 1-2 years' work experience in patient care or blood collection.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of patient identifiers and specimen collection requirements.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot specimen collection-related quality concerns.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Specimen Collection

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Assists leadership in technical management. Acts as resource in absence of technical specialist (medical technologist) and is the first line of communication with medical personnel in the hospital and the community, requiring excellent telephone skills and a thorough knowledge of laboratory test terminology.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of two-patient identifiers, specimen collection requirements, test orders, and collection container requirements for clinical and anatomic pathology specimens as they are received in the laboratory.
• Prioritize STAT and routine testing requirements.
• Validate and enter requisition information for patient specimens received from non-Beebe providers to facilitate patient registration functions.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment by centrifugation and/or aliquoting according to instructions provided by standard operating procedures or reference laboratory guidance.
• Troubleshooting any specimen collection-related quality or collection concerns.
• Following proper procedures for biohazard safety, including the pneumatic tube system, manual specimen delivery, blood specimen disposal, glove changing, and more.
• Serve as a resource and providing instruction to clinicians, clinical staff members, new employees, and students regarding specimen collection, handling, and transport

Qualifications

Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assistant, or nursing assistant or 2 years related experience in lieu of Certification

In addition, 1-2 years' work experience in patient care, or blood collection/handling, basic patient care or clinical skills such as managing patient records, administering injections, and assisting in minor medical procedures.

Credentials

Education

Experience & Education Required

HS Diploma

Entry

USD $18.00/Hr.

Max

USD $27.90/Hr.