Confirmation Clerk

MTL Medtox Laboratories Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Confirmation Clerk / Specimen Accessioner in Saint Paul, MN on 1st shift (Tue–Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; Sat, 9:00 am–5:30 pm). You will receive specimens, accession, and aliquot specimens to maintain efficiency and meet turn-around times in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a production setting. Training provided and opportunities for growth within the Labcorp network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in health care or production environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced production environment to meet established turnaround times.
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to distinguish colors including shades of colors.
• Able to work independently under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens for testing; accession and organize workflow.
• Process client samples and quality control materials per SOP.
• Maintain equipment and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Complete documents and monitor chain of custody.
• Operate as a Specimen Processor across all functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Color vision

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp). The integration of LabCorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health care diagnostic company in the world. LabCorp operates in over 60 countries creating great opportunities for career growth and advancement across the world. If you are motivated by job satisfaction, MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day we make a difference in the way the medical community receives accurate results for our clients and patients.

Come join an industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory Industry as a Confirmation Clerk. MedTox Forensic Processing is seeking a Confirmation Clerk / Specimen Accessioner. Works in fast paced, production type environment performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. Receive on the job training for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples.

Schedule

1st Shift: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm Location: St. Paul, MN

Key Responsibilities

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; accession and aliquot specimens, organize work to maintain efficiency and acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Aliquot initial screened positive specimens for further testing requirements Process client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples; adhering to the SOP
• Maintain equipment, clean, and perform scheduled and as needed maintenance procedures; trouble shoot as required
• Complete all documents accurately and neatly; monitor chain of custody, and custody and control forms for completeness and acceptability
• Proficient in all Specimen Processor functions

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in health care or production environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fast paced production environment to meet established turnaround times
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Must be able to distinguish colors including shades of colors
• Able to work independently under general supervision

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Six months of specimen processing experience

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference,

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