Laboratory Support Clerk II: Specimen Entry & Collection

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV seeks a full-time Laboratory Support Clerk II to enter orders and collect specimens at remote centers and prepare samples for the main laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry into LIS, labeling and routing specimens, processing various sample types, and maintaining safety and accurate records. Strong attention to detail and good computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with classes in advanced sciences (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology II).
• Junior College/Technical School (Medical Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Assistant or Multi-skilled Laboratory Technician certification).
• Valid Driver's license, acceptable driving record, dependable transportation.
• Minimum 35 words per minute typing speed, after mistakes removed (testing will take place in Human Resources).
• 75% score on the Medical Terminology Exam.
• Demonstrated computer skills in a Windows-based environment and high degree of communication skills required.
• At minimum, one year of experience assisting pathologists, cytotechnologists and histologists, preparing slides and reagent preparation, preparing cases for surgical consultation.

Responsibilities

• Receives all walk up patients, interprets physicians' orders. Enters data into the LIS system to generate requests.
• Creates orders for these specimens, properly places the labels on the blood tubes and prepares samples for delivery to main laboratory.
• Knows Medical Terminology so incumbent can properly pronounce laboratory tests.
• Positively identifies patient prior to drawing blood or collecting any specimens.
• Properly collects and labels patient specimens which includes blood, urine, cultures and other body fluids.
• Distributes completed laboratory reports to clinic offices as necessary.
• Delivers supplies to clinic offices, picks up clinic collected samples for processing as necessary.
• Receives all incoming calls for the remote drawing station, assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the correct section or person.
• Is familiar with the use of the laboratory computer programs required for the entry of orders, receipt of specimens and query for results.
• Is proficient in the HIS specimen registration process to establish patient accounts as necessary.
• Is proficient in the use of the telephone, pneumatic tube, photocopier, fax machine, centrifuge. Does simple maintenance on label and laser printers.
• Is responsible for the collection of money for outpatient pregnancy testing as necessary.
• Cleans and stocks the collection area.
• Instructs out patients on the proper collection procedures for a variety of laboratory tests.
• Follows standards of conduct and procedures of hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through appropriate chain of command.
• Follows established safety measures. Reports patient safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Computer skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma with science courses

Medical Assistant/Clinical Laboratory Technician certification

Tools

LIS software

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV seeks a full-time Laboratory Support Clerk II to enter orders and collect specimens at remote centers and prepare samples for the main laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry into LIS, labeling and routing specimens, processing various sample types, and maintaining safety and accurate records. Strong attention to detail and good computer and communication skills are essential.