Sample Processing Clerk

Clinical Reference Laboratory

Lenexa (KS)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Clinical Reference Laboratory in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a dedicated individual to prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, and coding specimens, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires effective communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills, with no formal education needed. Full-time employees enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis.
Separate and sort specimens by category.
Open individual specimen containers and barcode specimens.
Clean up work area and dispose of trash.
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Comply with safety and health regulations.

Skills

Good basic communication

Ability to read information quickly

Fast writing skills

Professional manner

Team oriented

Computer familiarity

Ability to be at work and on time

Interpersonal communication

Education

No formal education requirements

Tools

Computer terminal

Box knife

Laboratory coat

Gloves

Face shield

Job description

General Statement of Responsibility

Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis.

Essential Functions

Bring in and scan all incoming bags and boxes of specimens from dock area.
Separate and sort specimens by category.
Open individual specimen containers, discard cardboard and remove specimens.
Match information from consent form and specimen, then barcode specimen.
Complete consent signature and stamp consents.
Scan barcodes and consent (paper, bottle, tube) into computer system.
Must meet minimum accessioning requirement as outlined in incentive program.
Enter consents in computer system as necessary.
Aliquot urine specimens.
Scan in narcotics.
Check and verify counts in computer after each page; correct miscounts.
Print aliquot and chain of custody sheets to appropriate areas.
Clean up work area, dispose of trash.
Assist courier coordinator with weighing specimen shipments.
Dump negative urine specimens.
Barcode blood specimens for laboratory testing.
Re-aliquot urine specimens for screening and confirmation testing.
Accession confirmation only specimens.
Process insurance and clinical trials specimens.
Process sweat patch and oral fluid samples.
Enter “blind” specimens into computer.
Aliquot specimens for reflexed confirmation testing.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

No formal education requirements.

Experience

None

Skills & Abilities

Good basic communication
Ability to read information quickly and retain for use in processing
Fast writing skills
Professional manner
Team oriented
Computer familiarity
Ability to be at work and on time
Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Attributes Required

Sitting for extended lengths of time
Close vision requirements due to computer work
Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
Light lifting, up to 15 pounds
Audible recognition of computer error warning.

Equipment

Box knife, laboratory coat, gloves, face shield, LED wand, computer terminal, face mask; laser printer, trash compactor.

Other

Shifts extend until work is finished; weekend work is necessary; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; task of disposing of negative urine specimens. Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $27.00

Benefits for Full Time Employees