Lab Specimen Processor - Lab Support

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$18.94 - $23.68

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Provides support to various lab sections through performance of specimen preparation for all incoming specimens. Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as required. Performs procedures accurately and completely, following established CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:One year of related experience preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately receives a variety of specimen types and determines specimen integrity following specimen labeling and rejection criteria.
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing.
• Applies problem solving skills to communicate and resolve problems with specimen acceptability.
• Correctly locates patient and test requisition in the laboratory information system to accession laboratory specimens.
• Follows departmental procedure for downtime requisitions.
• Completes the process for receiving specimens verifying test orders to labeled specimens.
• Completes secondary label application on all specimens following specimen identification and labeling policy.
• Process specimens including centrifugation. Aliquots specimens to produce required testing material. Produces accurately apply required labels. Ensures integrity and correctness of samples.
• Maintains proficiency in reference lab test menu, specimen requirements, dispatch and transport, results reporting and billing.
• Provides timely distribution of specimens to appropriate laboratory sections and communicate priority for analysis Performs audits and reconciliation in order to resolve any outstanding orders.
• Thoroughly performs all clerical duties as needed, report mailing and inpatient report distribution.
• Performs supply inventory, distribution, and storage and advises the supervisor of supply/equipment needs.
• Performs appropriate LIS and HIS computer system application techniques to input and retrieve patient information, query test results, print reports, input orders, and input charges.
• Responds to STAT specimens immediately.
• Practices proper infection control techniques.
• Keeps working area in a sanitary condition, and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Answers incoming calls professionally and strives for customer satisfaction. Escalates problems effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include:

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead

Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.