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Job Responsibility:
Under the supervision of the section Supervisor and with specific direction from the Lead Tech, this position has primary responsibility for the pre-analytical processing of patient specimens that are delivered to the laboratory 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Exercises moderate skill, judgment and a knowledge of the terminology and common procedures and practices of Medical Technology
Enters and edits patient demographics in the laboratory and hospital computer systems
Receives, prioritizes, accessions and distributes clinical specimens to appropriate laboratory sections in order to meet turnaround times designated by the department
Processes specimens appropriately in order to maintain specimen integrity
Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and other laboratory personnel regarding specimen handling and processing
Sample Management (30%)
Patient Registration and Specimen Log-in (30%)
Administrative Support (20%)
Lab (Technical) Support (20%)
Performs other responsibilities and projects as assigned
Requirements:
Associate's degree or some college level course work in science or a related discipline
or an equivalent combination of education, experience or certification
Customer service experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology a plus
Ability to maintain a friendly and courteous professional manner at all times
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with co-workers and customers
Excellent computer and organizational skills
Ability to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Adheres to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures
Demonstrates all aspects of ICARE values
Nice to have:
Customer service experience
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology