Specimen Processor- Temp Assignment, Part-time
TridentCare
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Brockton, MA
Contract type: Part time
Temporary Assignment, 6-12 months with possible extension
2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday 1:30p- 7:30p & Sunday 3p-9p
Essential Position Duties
Core Competencies/Skill Sets
TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:
2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday 1:30p- 7:30p & Sunday 3p-9p
Essential Position Duties
- Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered. Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received.
- Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.
- Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab.
- Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old.
- Centrifuges specimens as needed.
- Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures.
- Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols.
- Enters client and specimen data into the computer.
- Ensures accuracy of information entered.
- Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed.
- Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.
- Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.
- Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.
- Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.
- Identifies and pursues self-improvements needs.
- Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.
- Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).
- Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.
- Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
- Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities.
Core Competencies/Skill Sets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior laboratory experience preferred.
- Data entry/computer skills required.
TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:
- Two weeks of vacation time
- Health Insurance after 30 days!
- Sick time
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 401(k)
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