Specimen Processor

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JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• The specimen processor is responsible to the Pathologist, Lab Administrative Director, and Lab Manager, and will function under the direction of the Lab Supervisors.

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DEFINITION OF POSITION

• The specimen processor’s primary job is the handling of specimens. This will include [but is not limited to]:

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ORDER ENTRY

• registering the patient’s visit

• ordering the requested test(s)

• receiving the specimen

• printing the requisition sheet

• labeling the specimen

• performing processing necessary to ready it for testing or send out

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SPECIMEN PROCESSING

• ensuring that the specimen obtained is the specimen(s) of choice for the test(s) requested.

• taking the specimen to the appropriate department for testing (once processed) or properly storing for send out.

• for tests not ordered thru the LIS: knowing which manual form to use, how to correctly fill it out; how the specimen must be packaged to current regulations (addressing the shipment of biohazard us material); recording information concerning mail outs to facilitate specimen tracking; copying and distributing reports to the proper agencies and filing the lab’s copy.

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These procedure(s) will be done with the Outpatient center, the Imaging Center, Oncology/CoRad specimens, Home Health specimens, and courier specimens.

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The specimen processor also performs a variety of clerical duties including answering the phone, dispatching phlebotomists and responding to requests for patient reports and other patient information that may be needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional

• Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing.

• Excellent customer relation skills.

• Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level. (Minimum)