Lab Processing Tech

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System seeks a Laboratory Preanalytical Operations professional to oversee specimen processing, integrity checks, and packaging for outside testing. The role includes clerical tasks, data entry, and ensuring accurate logging of laboratory reports.

The position emphasizes maintaining safe handling of specimens and adherence to laboratory procedures, with responsibilities extending to training and supporting staff during supervisor absences.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Mobility to move about including standing, reaching, bending, lifting (up to 50 lb).
• Ability to work with human body fluids, chemicals and hazardous materials in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees processing of all specimens received in laboratory.
• Evaluates specimen integrity and packaging for outside testing.
• Performs clerical tasks and data entry for laboratory reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Mobility and physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General office equipment

Laboratory equipment

Computers

Job description

Overview

Oversees the processing of all specimens received in laboratory including evaluating specimen integrity, ordering of specimen, aliquotting specimens and packaging specimens for outside testing. Perform clerical functions in the entry of laboratory data, reporting, and posting of laboratory reports.

Responsibilities

• Transports and receives specimens with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the patient.
• Operates and performs maintenance on processor equipment. Troubleshooting when needed to ensure analyser is working properly.
• Assists with Laboratory Call Center Tech when needed.
• Performs clerical duties necessary to process laboratory specimens, reports and logs.
• Inventories and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects and ensures proper storage and handling.
• Assists with employee counseling and guidance.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
• Assists in training of pre-analytical employees.
• Assists in monitoring workflow in processing and referral testing areas
• Is in charge of preanalytical operations in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor, and Technical Specialist.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduate or possess a GED certificate. Preferable laboratory work experience, but not required.. Must be able to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment and computers..

Abilities are demonstrated in areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Must have mobility sufficient to move about including standing, reaching, stooping/crouching, bending, lifting, turning and handling. Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Is able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 10 pounds. Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal. Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation.

Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals and hazardous material. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Physical presence on site is essential. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frequent interaction with others in the Laboratory and other departments in person, by telephone or by email, to resolve issues with patient care that are impacted by laboratory testing. Due to the emotional and/or emergency nature of patient care some customers may be unpleasant, angry or discourteous in their requests for Laboratory services.