Sample Processing Clerk

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS: Other duties as assigned. - Bring in and scan all incoming bags and boxes of specimens from dock area. - Separate and sort specimens by category. - Open individual specimen containers, discard cardboard and remove specimens. - Match information from consent form and specimen, then barcode specimen. - Complete consent signature and stamp consents. - Scan barcodes and consent (paper, bottle, tube) into computer system. - Must meet minimum accessioning requirement as outlined in incentive program. - Enter consents in computer system as necessary. - Aliquot urine specimens. - Scan in narcotics. - Check and verify counts in computer after each page; correct miscounts. - Print aliquot and chain of custody sheets to appropriate areas. - Clean up work area, dispose of trash. - Assist courier coordinator with weighing specimen shipments. - Dump negative urine specimens. - Barcode blood specimens for laboratory testing. - Re-aliquot urine specimens for screening and confirmation testing. - Accession confirmation only specimens. - Process insurance and clinic...