TridentCare

Specimen Processor Part Time

Middletown, CT, US

Part-time
$17–$18
4 months ago
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Summary

Shift: Part Time Monday-Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm with Rotating weekends & Holidays.

Weekend & Holiday hours are 9:00am-4:00pm

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.00USD Based on experience

Must type 35 Words Per Minute

Essential Position Duties

  • Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered. Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received.
  • Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.
  • Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab.
  • Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old.
  • Centrifuges specimens as needed.
  • Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures.
  • Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols.
  • Enters client and specimen data into the computer.
  • Ensures accuracy of information entered.
  • Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed.
  • Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.
  • Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.
  • Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.
  • Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.
  • Identifies and pursues self-improvements needs.
  • Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.

Compliance Responsibilities

  • Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).
  • Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.
  • Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
  • Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities.

Position Qualifications

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior laboratory experience preferred.
  • Data entry/computer skills required.

Benefits

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

  • Two weeks of vacation time
  • Health Insurance after 30 days!
  • Sick time
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401(k)

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