Location: Middletown,CT, USA
Specimen Processor
Schedule: Part-Time
Hours Available: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm including possible weekend hours 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm including rotating holidays & weekend Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 10:00pm including rotating weekend hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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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.
Compliance Responsibilities
* 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Core Competencies/Skill Sets
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.
Professional Experience/Educational Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Prior laboratory experience preferred.
* Data entry/computer skills required.
Benefits:
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)