Job Details

* JOB SUMMARY
* Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager this position will provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services Dept.
* DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
* Answer the phone in a timely and courteous manner.
* Assists in calling ordering facilities for samples needing recollected.
* Processes and accession blood, tissues, and body fluids for testing.
* Centrifuge specimens, and load/unload samples from automated instrumentation.
* Review and reconcile pending logs throughout the day, and investigate any discrepancies.
* All other processing and clerical duties as assigned.
* EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum requirement:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
* Preferred qualifications:
* N/A
* WORKING ENVIRONMENT
* This job operates in a professional office environment
* The noise levels in the environment are usually low
* Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
* PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)
* Frequently required to walk and move about
* Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment
* Constantly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing
* Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color