Lab Processing Tech

Oversees the processing of all specimens received in laboratory including evaluating specimen integrity, ordering of specimen, aliquotting specimens and packaging specimens for outside testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions in the entry of laboratory data, reporting, and posting of laboratory reports.
• Transports and receives specimens with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the patient.
• Operates and performs maintenance on processor equipment.
• Troubleshooting when needed to ensure analyser is working properly.
• Assists with Laboratory Call Center Tech when needed.
• Performs clerical duties necessary to process laboratory specimens, reports and logs.
• Inventories and stocks supplies.
• Checks, inspects and ensures proper storage and handling.
• Assists with employee counseling and guidance.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
• Assists in training of pre-analytical employees.
• Assists in monitoring workflow in processing and referral testing areas Is in charge of preanalytical operations in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor, and Technical Specialist.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
• Preferable laboratory work experience, but not required..
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment and computers..
• Abilities are demonstrated in areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must have mobility sufficient to move about including standing, reaching, stooping/crouching, bending, lifting, turning and handling.
• Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• Is able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 10 pounds.
• Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal.
• Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation.
• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals and hazardous material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Physical presence on site is essential.
• Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent interaction with others in the Laboratory and other departments in person, by telephone or by email, to resolve issues with patient care that are impacted by laboratory testing.
• Due to the emotional and/or emergency nature of patient care some customers may be unpleasant, angry or discourteous in their requests for Laboratory services.