Specimen Processor

---

Job description

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Upon specimen arrival, properly marks the location of testing for each ordered test on the accompanying requisition.

* Ensures that the correct specimen is collected for each test ordered, and that the tube types submitted are written in the left margin of the requisition.

* Ensures that the patient's full name, date/time of collection, and phlebotomist' number are filled in on the requisition, and that the specimen bar codes (with appropriate letter prefix) are placed on all patient specimens.
* Responsible for informing a facility, and filling out appropriate paperwork, if a redraw is needed due to: PT & PTT that are QNS; missing or incorrectly spelled name on requisition or specimen; mislabeled accession number and/or name; specimen not received
* Taking a redraw order from a CLS if any specimen is unsuitable for the test ordered, due to the integrity, quantity and/or suitability of the specimen for the lab test required.

* Ensures that all patient requisitions are scanned into the Filebound program.

* Properly centrifuges all appropriate specimens for correct times to insure adequate serum or plasma for required testing.

* Routes in-house specimens to correct lab benches for testing.

* Routes reference lab specimens, with a copy of the requisition, to the reference lab desk for inclusion into the TRK Sendout Manifest for the Burbank lab.

* Prepares reference lab coolers correctly, with proper paperwork, and according to federal guidelines for "Biological Substances - Category B."

* Prepares a copy of the DL requisition for any local reference lab with the DL account number, and tests to be done by this lab clearly marked.

* Whether a cooler is sent to the airport or a courier must be sent to a local reference lab, Dispatch must be notified for the transfer.

* Regularly reviews in-house testing areas for completed specimens so they can electronically store them for any future add-on tests or repeats.

* Proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times to protect the processor from any infectious material.

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:

* High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 months of training in specimen collection if no prior experience noted.
* Proper knowledge of specimen collection appropriate to the test ordered, i.e., requirements for lab test(s)
* Awareness of the factors that influence test results
* Knowledge of medical (laboratory) terminology helpful

#DL