Full Time Evenings 1:30p -10:00p

This position is primarily a specimen processing for Pathology specimens in the laboratory.

This includes Registration, Order entry and accessioning. Delivery of the accessioned specimen to the Pathology Assistant for grossing. Packaging and tracking specimen transport to the Pathology Lab that will produce the slides for the pathologists and send back to the lab for assignment to the appropriate pathologist on site.

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Responsibilities
1. Obtains venous and/or capillary blood specimens according to established procedures.
2. Utilizes a computerized system for logging and tracking specimen collection and patient information. Properly identifies and labels specimens for processing, delivery and storage.
3. Performs accurate and complete order entry and performs order checking of requisitions for proper data entry. Performs specimen registration.
4. May operate simple medical laboratory equipment, such as a centrifuge.
5. Effectively communicates with laboratory and medical staff to resolve problems and concerns regarding specimens and to properly identify and label specimens for processing, delivery, or storage.
6. Monitors pending work and resolves specimen issues as needed.
7. Sorts laboratory reports/mail and distributes them to appropriate mailboxes.
8. Performs inventory and ordering of supplies, including requisitions for distribution to clients. Rotates stock to ensure outdating does not occur.
9. Fills all supply requests for client needs.
10. Responds to telephone inquiries for test results, specimen status, or other general inquiries. Communicates abnormal values to providers as necessary.
11. Assist with training new team members as needed.
12. Performs maintenance and troubleshoots instruments as needed