Specimen Processor

United WestLabs; Chesapeake (VA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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United WestLabs, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks an organized Laboratory Support Associate to help maintain efficient daily workflows.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will process specimen requisitions, match tests to specimens, and handle STAT requests while ensuring accuracy and timely information. You will also print patient charts, assist callers with information, and uphold infection control standards in a safe work environment.

Competenze

• Knowledge of basic computer operations and software
• Professional telephone communication and courteous assistance
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret basic information and instructions
• Adaptability to changing workload and priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Familiarity with medical terminology as used in health care settings

Mansioni

• Process specimen requisitions quickly and accurately, ensuring all data and tests are correct
• Match tests to the correct specimen and label according to procedures
• Process STAT specimens in a timely manner
• Print patient charts when requested
• Assist callers by providing accurate, timely information
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to infection control protocols

Conoscenze

Basic computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Organization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

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Job Summary:

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist the Operations Manager in the maintenance of the daily workflow throughout the entire program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Quickly and accurately, process specimen requisitions, carefully insuring that all relevant information is accurate and all tests requested are ordered.


• 2. Correctly, match test requested with appropriate specimen and label according to established procedures.


• 3. Process STAT specimens in a timely manner


• 4. Print out patient charts when called upon


• 5. Assist all callers by providing accurate information on a timely and positive manner


• 6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all members of the health care team including the collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material according to established procedure with the adherence to the standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 1. Participates in the billing process, including separating clean and dirty requisitions or cleaning dirty requisitions, if called upon.


• 2. Any other task for the Operations Manager not included.

Job Summary:

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist the Operations Manager in the maintenance of the daily workflow throughout the entire program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Quickly and accurately, process specimen requisitions, carefully insuring that all relevant information is accurate and all tests requested are ordered.


• 2. Correctly, match test requested with appropriate specimen and label according to established procedures.


• 3. Process STAT specimens in a timely manner


• 4. Print out patient charts when called upon


• 5. Assist all callers by providing accurate information on a timely and positive manner


• 6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all members of the health care team including the collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material according to established procedure with the adherence to the standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 1. Participates in the billing process, including separating clean and dirty requisitions or cleaning dirty requisitions, if called upon.


• 2. Any other task for the Operations Manager not included.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• - Knowledge and aptitude for basic computer skills


• - Demonstration of telephone etiquette


• - Organization and problem solving skills


• - Evaluative and interpretive skills


• - Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment


• - Interpersonal skills


• - Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

• - Continuous sitting (up to 8 hrs/day)


• - Continuous walking/standing (up to 8 hrs/day)


• - Simple grasping with both hands


• - Fine manipulation with both hands, repetitive movement


• - Frequent lifting of 10 lb. or less;


• - Continuous Typing