Essential Functions:
- Transports specimens for processing, testing and/or distribution.
- Establishes priority for timely transport of specimens from hospital and satellite collection sites (on occasion) to the main processing and testing lab area in a manner to contribute to a total turnaround time of less than 1 hour from the time of specimen collection.
- Interacts with the LIS to log-in appropriate specimens for testing.
- Communicates effectively with co-workers to ensure efficient specimen handling.
- Employs proper procedures of safety and infection control when handling specimens.
- Uses communication devices (pagers, phones, walkie-talkie, etc) effectively in responding to pickup and delivery of specimens.
- Walk, ride shuttle or employs other modes available to transport specimens and materials in the timeframe needed.
- Employs good judgment to ensure expedient transportation of specimens.
- Sets appropriate priorities to respond to changing workload and conditions.
- Knows and follows Infection Control Policies and procedures.
- May perform various clerical tasks; i.e. maintaining log sheets, distributing paperwork/reports, filing, photocopying and other miscellaneous tasks.
- All tasks are to be done accurately, in a timely fashion, and according to departmental procedure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum High School / GED
- Computer keyboard skills preferred.
- Good oral and written English communication, additional languages desirable.
- Ability to lift, transport and distribute lab supplies.
- Good patient or customer relations skills based on previous work experience.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership (LMP).
- Specific assignments require prolonged standing, bending, walking, sitting and ability to lift and move supplies.
- Good mobility is essential.
- Duties require manual dexterity in performance of wrist/hand intensive tasks.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.