Specimen Processor
- Req Number: 25501
- Department: Laboratory Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue
- City, State: Ashland, KY
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JOB SUMMARY
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Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager this position will provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services Dept.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
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Answer the phone in a timely and courteous manner.
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Assists in calling ordering facilities for samples needing recollected.
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Processes and accession blood, tissues, and body fluids for testing.
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Centrifuge specimens, and load/unload samples from automated instrumentation.
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Review and reconcile pending logs throughout the day, and investigate any discrepancies.
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All other processing and clerical duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Preferred qualifications:
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N/A
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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This job operates in a professional office environment
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The noise levels in the environment are usually low
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Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)
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Frequently required to walk and move about
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment
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Constantly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing
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Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
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