Specimen Procurement Technician

Job description

Department: Laboratory Schedule/Status: Varies; Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 40 General Description: Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy Coordinator, coordinates and processes incoming laboratory specimens and requisitions for Parrish Medical Center, Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St John, Parrish Medical Offices, and other outpatient testing including reference laboratory. Assures the proper distribution of specimens. Coordinates the specimen processing during 1st shift. Requirements: - Screens/Monitors laboratory specimens and requisitions to assure that proper orders and collection of such specimens are in compliance with established laboratory policies. - Enters requisitions, receives specimens, and enters other pertinent information into the Laboratory Information System. - Performs duties associated with referred testing including, requisitioning, preparation for shipping, and result entry. - Provides all aspects of diagnostic laboratory procedures based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient’s needs; a k...