Night Shift Specimen Processing Technician

ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an entry-level Specimen Processing Associate to learn the proper handling of all specimens received at ARUP's central facility. Under direct supervision, you will match patient information, data enter, aliquot samples and scan documents.

The role supports the Specimen Processing 232 department, follows SOPs and safety manuals, and uses essential LIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Reads and signs all department specific Sop's and Safety Manual.
• Attends Specimen Processing team and staff meetings.
• Immediately processes specimens as they become available.
• Enter patient demographics and process specimens/orders using the appropriate applications.
• Order all tests indicated on the requisition.
• Process all manual and electronically transmitted tests on submitted paperwork.
• Properly comments any additional information on the requisition/packing list.
• Follow department process to resolve issues when problems are identified e.g. order EXCEPT TT, EPIC follow up task, etc.
• Handles and labels all specimens and paperwork appropriately.
• Able to recognize and appropriate handle all specimen types per corporate and departmental procedure.
• Properly documents all specimen receipt information as outlined in departmental procedures.
• Properly documents the appropriate client provided information on specimen labels.
• Ensures all appropriate identifiers are checked on all received specimens/paperwork and electronically. Must ensure all match and all specimens are labelled correctly.
• Properly handles specimens requiring a reroute or to be shared.
• Places processed specimens on the automated track, or at the appropriate temperature for manual sorting, or delivers to the testing laboratory at the proper temperature if automated delivery systems are not available.
• Able to process specimens at all three temperatures and follow the appropriate procedures for all manual and electronically transmitted orders.
• Properly operates the biological safety cabinet.
• University Hospital Clinical Lab only: Properly operates the centrifuge.
• Proficient in the Internal Test Directory (ITD) or applicable test information catalog as related to accessioning and client submissions/inquiries.
• Proficient in all current departmental LIS applications and functions.
• Aliquots specimens according to procedure using the proper safety equipment.
• Knows ARUP and University Division laboratories and able to determine their locations, hours of operations, and general functions (or able to find such information using departmental information on Nucleus).
• Ability to make sound judgement decisions or checks with Supervisor, Lead, or Workflow Coordinator when needed, before making such decisions.
• Assists the management team in handling more complex processing needs including specimen searches and processing compromised shipments when needed.
• Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
• Adheres to all safety policies and regulations including, but not limited to, proper dress code and using proper protective clothing and other equipment.
• Remains informed of all procedures pertaining to department.
• Performs cleaning duties as assigned.
• Central Processing: Proficient in the following ARUP applications: Accessioning and Shipment Tracking.
• University Division: Properly operates the centrifuge and ensures specimen acceptability and integrity per department protocol.
• University Division: Correctly prepares specimens for delivery between ARUP testing facilities by creating packing list according to specimen handling requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an entry-level Specimen Processing Associate to learn the proper handling of all specimens received at ARUP's central facility. Under direct supervision, you will match patient information, data enter, aliquot samples and scan documents.

The role supports the Specimen Processing 232 department, follows SOPs and safety manuals, and uses essential LIS applications.