Location: Lansing,MI, USA
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Place orders for specimens received in the Laboratory with paper requisitions and release electronic orders.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
* Accession test requests, including Patient demographics, insurance information, & other required data accurately & in a timely fashion;
* Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly;
* Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority;
* Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory section for testing;
* Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data;
* Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems;
* Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions as dictated by the circumstances;
* Communicate effectively, & in accordance with the ICARE values, in-person, via the telephone, & via email;
* Assist in training new Caregivers;
* Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies;
* Perform technical, clerical, & service duties as assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste);
* Follow instructions given by Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Pathologists, & Leaders.
Job Requirements
General Requirements N/A Work Experience Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Education High school diploma or GED Completed two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience Specialized Knowledge and Skills Ability to read, follow directions, & perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling & processing; Ability to recognize problems & take corrective actions; Ability to communicate effectively & professionally both in person & via the telephone; Ability to work well under pressure & to handle crisis situations; Ability to function as part of a team dedicated to Patient care; Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the essential duties of the job; Ability to follow instructions. Knowledge of anatomy & physiology preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, SoftLab, Lifepoint, Epic, & WindoPath preferred.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Location: Sparrow Hospital
Activation Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Expiration Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
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