Specimen Processor

NorthWest EMS; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest EMS in Beaver, PA seeks a Specimen Processor for its Laboratory department. You will receive, prepare and process lab samples, register patients, verify identities, and ensure accurate test order entry into the LIS. You will support by answering phones, faxing reports, and handling send-outs.

Training for staff and external customers is provided. Required is a high school diploma or GED, and completion of HR-106 clearance within 90 days. Medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of HR-106 clearance within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify patient identity for testing.
• Enter test orders into the laboratory information system accurately.
• Receive, prepare and process all lab samples delivered to the lab.
• Provide support such as answering phones, faxing reports, and send-outs.
• Promote and maintain a professional manner in all situations.
• Provide training and orientation for internal staff and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

HR-106 clearance within 90 days

Job description

Department: Laboratory, Work Hours: Monday through Friday, primarily evening shift with some daylight.

The Specimen Processor is responsible for operating and troubleshooting the pre-analytical automation if applicable and as assigned. Will routinely register patients, verify patient identity and perform test order entry into laboratory information system accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charges of patient account. Receive, prepare, and process all lab samples delivered to the laboratory. Provides support such as answering telephones, faxing reports, and send-outs. Provides training and/or orientation for internal employees and external customers. Promotes and maintains a professional manner in all situations.

Required: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Successful completion of applicable clearance as outline in Human Resources policy HR-106 with 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred: Medical terminology