Collector, Drug Testing- CTP Outpatient Substance Use Peoria

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

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a dedicated transport specialist to safely move patients, specimens, and materials within our Peoria area facilities. The role requires advanced English skills, excellent communication, and strict confidentiality.

You will handle specimen collection support, packaging, patient interaction, and documentation with attention to detail. Ideal candidates demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and comfortable use of basic computer tools.

Qualifications

• Strong English reading/writing/oral skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; maintain confidentiality.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and browser.

Responsibilities

• Collect urinalysis samples per federal protocol using universal precautions.
• Package samples for mailing via FedEx and arrange pickup.
• Verify patient identity prior to collection and label samples per policy.
• Maintain supply levels and notify supervisor when running low.
• Treat patients with respect and dignity during collection.
• Document and file sign-in logs and chain of custody correctly.

Skills

Advanced reading

Advanced writing

Advanced oral

Communication

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Customer interaction

Computer skills

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Web browser

Windows OS

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 $16.39 per hour - $26.55 per 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.