Collector, Drug Testing- CTP Outpatient Substance Use Peoria

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring for a position focused on the safe transportation of patients, specimens, supplies, medications, film, records, equipment and miscellaneous items. The role emphasizes accurate handling, professional communication, and strict adherence to privacy and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, packaging for shipping, and maintaining documentation with meticulous care.

Qualifications

• Advanced reading, writing and oral skills are required.
• Excellent communication abilities and discretion are essential.
• Ability to respond appropriately to customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Displays understanding of general specimen collection guidelines.
• Collects urinalysis samples per federal protocol, using universal precautions.
• Packages samples for mailing via FedEx; arranges pickup.
• Recognizes unacceptable samples and refers to protocol.
• Processes samples as directed by procedure or protocol.
• Treats each patient with respect and dignity during collection.
• Labels samples correctly and verifies patient identity prior to collection.
• Notifies appropriate chain when a sample is not obtained or unacceptable.
• Monitors supplies and notifies supervisor when low.
• Maintains documentation per organizational standards and licensure.

Skills

Advanced reading

Advanced writing

Advanced oral

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Computer literacy

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Web browser

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of patients, specimens, supplies, medication, film, records, equipment and miscellaneous items

Qualifications

Certification & Licensure Requirements

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire
• Must have control over personal use of all mood altering chemicals and behaviors. Upon Hire
• If recovering from an addiction, must currently have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery. Upon Hire

Other Requirements

Required English Skills Advanced reading skills Advanced writing skills Advanced oral skills Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.

Responsibilities

Displays an understanding of general specimen collection guidelines

• Collects urinalysis samples per federal protocol, using universal precautions (gloves, etc).
• Packages samples for mailing via FedEx; calls Fed Ex to arrange for pickup.
• Recognizes a sample that is not acceptable for testing
• Refers to other staff or manual for correct collection and handling protocol
• Processes samples as directed by procedure or protocol
• Treats each patient with respect and dignity during the collection process
• Labels samples as per policy
• Verifies patient identity prior to collection a specimen
• Notifies appropriate chain when a sample is not obtained or not acceptable for testing
• Monitors supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are getting low.

Maintains documentation in compliance with organizational standards, Federal Probation requirements, Mental Health Codes, and licensure requirements that is complete, accurate, and timely.

• Completes the sign in logs, chain of custody lab forms, and non-billable notes if something out of the ordinary happens.
• Notifies Federal Probation staff at the end of the day of the individuals who failed to show up for each collection day.
• Accurately completes filing in charts as needed.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $16.39per hour - $26.55per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.