Job Title: Lab Assistant
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Lab RWJHH
Req #: 0000215575
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.42 - $21.42 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
H: Specimen Processor Job Description,
doc 10/11/2022
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
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LABORATORY
POSITION SUMMARY
Primary Function: Maintains positive patient identification while processing of laboratory specimens on all patients regardless of age on a routine and stat basis,
Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in HIS and LIS,
Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen handling,
Performs accessioning and clerical duties as needed,
Accurately accessions specimens into the LIS; inputs patients, test orders and physicians information into the LIS for testing,
Verifies the accuracy of test orders vs,
script requested testing and MD information in order to exceed customer service expectations and expedite testing and reporting,
Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's status and provide the care accordingly and in a timely manner,
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience Requirements: High School diploma,
Phlebotomy certificate with a nationally recognized program preferred,
Six months experience preferred,
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accurately utilizes information systems to accession, input patient information, input and verify physician information, verify and modify lab orders as needed
Correctly and accurately registers patients into the hospital registration system,
Efficiently cross checks orders in LIS against written scripts,
Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instruments and lab equipment if possible,
Reconciles patient identifiers between specimens and requisitions prior to accession and communicates, investigates, and resolves any discrepancies,
Will unload and unpack all specimens for testing in the appropriate laboratory departments,
Determine if specimens meet laboratory standards upon receipt, document any quality issues, and ensure specimens are discarded appropriately,
Informs nursing, phlebotomy, and medical staff about unsuitable specimens and inappropriate collection,
Answers phones, look up and fax reports to physicians offices,
Assists with loading and unloading of blood culture specimens,
Checks pending list and collection list,
File and scan documents when needed,
Will assist with the sending out of specimens and maintaining a proper record of reference lab testing as time allow,
Continuously demonstrates a patient focused work attitude that supports and improves Patient Satisfaction for all customer groups,
Serves as a role model for patient customer service,
Demonstrates a proactive work ethic and promote teamwork between departments and shifts by assisting coworkers wherever and whenever possible to complete the patient workload efficiently,
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor students and new employees and serves as a role model for coworkers,
Perform other duties as required,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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