FT Time Limited Specimen Collector (Observed Collections)

We're looking for an experienced, professional, and outgoing Full-Time Time Limited Specimen Collector for the Raleigh, NC location covering multi locations (2 locations). This position requires performing observed specimen collections for male patients, in accordance with our privacy and safety protocols requiring same-sex staff for these observations. Candidates must be able and willing to perform this function as an essential job duty.

Schedule:

Location 1: Monday - Friday, 6:15am – 10:00am Location 2: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am - 5:00pm

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Position Summary To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Specimen Collector Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy, observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
• Perform and follow specimen (urine, blood, and saliva) collection protocols for specimen collection.
• This position requires performing observed collections for male patients, in accordance with our privacy and safety protocols requiring same-sex staff for these observations. Candidates must be able and willing to perform this function as an essential job duty.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and de-escalate in encounters with distressed, agitated or non-compliant patients.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic needs. Communicating to lab any supply requests in a timely manner.
• Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by the lab's courier service.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours.
• Adherence to all clinic policies and OSHA standards/policies

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience
• Preferred at least 1 year of Specimen Collection Experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Skills

• Be dependable and extremely well organized
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory protocols.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and compassion when working with patients, particularly in senior care settings.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to completing assigned tasks and dedicated to high-quality work
• Outstanding attention to details, ability to multitask and the ability to complete the job without any errors
• Ability to work with patients in a professional and compassionate manner
• Ability to communicate well with the clinic's provider and laboratory management
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ideal candidate has experience in high volume clinical settings observing and obtaining urine samples.
• Dress in compliance with clinic needs.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours

Assignment Length: Time-Limited, approximately 6-8 months Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Raleigh, NC 27603, 27612(Required)

Work Location: In person

Location 1: Monday - Friday 6:15am to 10:00am Location 2: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am to 5:00pm