Specimen Processor Job Description
Specimen processor
provides total customer focus to meet the needs of every customer, internal and external, including medical staff, laboratory staff, MLABS clients, patients, and families.
Specimen Processor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective specimen processor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included specimen processor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Follow health and safety regulations
Complete all documents accurately and neatly
Perform material handling duties by supplying workstations with packaged samples to process, racks and bins to hold processed samples, removal of empty racks and bins, and stocking of other supplies necessary for the accessioning of samples
Removes specimens from transport bags and splits as needed for multiple testing
Records information about specimens
Racks and bundles prepared samples for delivery to each testing department
May be responsible for various support activities, including maintaining supply inventory, record-keeping, shipping and receiving, cleaning and other related duties
Performs the duties and responsibilities of Specimen Processor I as assigned
Documents specimen quality issues and take appropriate action to ensure proper handling and disposition of all test requests accept/reject specimens based on laboratory standard policies and procedures
Assisting in review of SOPs for areas of duties or responsibilities as the Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Specimen Processor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Specimen Processor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, PBT, RPT
Education for Specimen Processor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the specimen processor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Science, Associates, Biology, Chemistry, Medical, Education, Applied Science, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Biological Science, General Education
Skills for Specimen Processor
Desired skills for specimen processor include:
Routine laboratory equipment and procedures
Medical and laboratory terminology and specimen processing procedures and equipment helpful
Medical terminology and laboratory information systems experience
Experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information Laboratory information systems
Experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information Systems
General aspects of the job
Disaster procedure regulations and National Patient Safety Goals as presented in orientation
Fire
Outlined in safety manual
Safety
Desired experience for specimen processor includes:
Performs other duties to maintain a clean, organized, working environment
Able to work independently and make sound decisions
May verbally provide specimen results to physicians after hours
Ensures adequacy of patient identification / labeling sample type and stability
Separates serum and plasma from red blood cells by centrifugation
3 to 6 months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physicians office, or other medical environment preferred
Specimen Processor Examples
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Specimen Processor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a specimen processor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for specimen processor
- Assume some of the supervisor's responsibilities in the supervisors absence, , assure smooth operation of the section, adjust work schedules, collect and turn in time sheets for section when they are due and serve as a resource person for the processing section
- Attend departmental and section meetings
- Determine correct specimen type
- May be asked to conduct special projects and time studies at the request of superior
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Perform other duties as assigned.Indicates essential job responsibilities
- Provide advice and/or assistance to subordinates in the performance of non-routine/difficult duties
- Regularly perform the duties of Laboratory Specimen Processor - Receive and sort (neonatal, pediatric, adult & geriatric) specimens
- Answer telephone and provide information concerning proper specimen collection, patient results, normal values and problem identification
- Assign test charge codes and date to charge copies of requisitions, and deliver to patient accounting
- Chart patient result, test units and normal values onto requisitions and special study sheets
Qualifications for specimen processor
- Training as a Medical Assistant or Medical Secretary preferred
- Previous experience with registration and Medipac is preferred
- Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed
- Receive and sort (neonatal, pediatric, adult & geriatric) specimens according to the appropriate laboratory and priority
- Separate serum and plasma from red blood cells by centrifugation
- Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions, making certain that information on the specimens match the requisition
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Specimen Processor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of specimen processor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for specimen processor
- Responsible for supervising, performing, and trouble shooting a variety of processing functions to include, but not limited to removal of specimens and requisitions from their bags, inventory of specimens, racking of specimens, order entry, using Laboratory and Hospital information systems, labeling primary specimens and aliquots, specimen delievery to departments
- Responsible for follow up on identified QA issues and specimen problems
- Responsible for the timely delivery of speicmens to the technical departments by triaging personnel and specimens
- Assists in problem solving strategies and supports the efforts of the Client Services Department
- Performs Problem solving duties with respect to duplicate specimens, questionable draw dates, and other issues, including communication with clinics/customers
- Performs send-out duties according to the policies
- Trains new teammates
- Uses the utmost care to prevent personal exposure and avoid environmental contamination
- Notifies supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified
- Requests assistance when needed
Qualifications for specimen processor
- Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers ( co-workers) both by telephone and in person.by laboratory and hospital guidelines
- Degree in Science-related field preferred
- 2 Year/Associate Degree, Science
- 1-3 years of experience in a market or commercial clinical laboratory setting
- 2+ years’ experience accessioning laboratory specimens, sending out specimens for referral testing, performing registration and clerical duties
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Specimen Processor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a specimen processor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for specimen processor
- Performs related clerical duties as directed
- Stores samples at the appropriate temperature
- Shares specimens interdepartmentally as necessary
- Responds professionally to inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, patient results, normal values, and basic laboratory operations information as needed
- Transfers calls to appropriate parties when appropriate
- Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department's work
- Assign accession number
- Complete quality assurance forms
- Centrifuge and pull off specimens
- Perform other duties as assigned.Indicates essential job responsibilities
Qualifications for specimen processor
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred
- This position is full-time nights rotating weekends
- Previous experience with specimen or sample registration is preferred
- Previous experience with Medipac is preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical pathology is preferred
- Medical terminology training or previous clinical training required
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Specimen Processor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of specimen processor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for specimen processor
- Compares data entered with information on sample requisitions and re-enters data if necessary
- Coordinates paperwork and various required reports for high risk patients in the applicable departments
- Other tasks as requested by the Supervisor of Client Services
- Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses and test
- Make necessary copies of submittals
- Retrieve and prepare add-ons and rechecks
- Verify accuracy of all specimen data entered into computer each shift
- Assist lab personnel with specimen storage
- Assist lab personnel to ensure turnaround times (TATs) are met
- Notify supervisor or coordinator of any problems or discrepancies
Qualifications for specimen processor
- Specialty, on the job clinical lab training, laboratory accessioning or data entry required
- 2 Year/Associate Degree, Science preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a market or commercial clinical laboratory setting preferred
- 2+ years’ experience accessioning laboratory specimens, sending out specimens for referral testing, performing registration and clerical duties preferred
- Previous Sunquest experience highly preferred
- A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
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Specimen Processor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of specimen processor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for specimen processor
- Interpret and report out on results
- Restock supplies as needed for each shift
- Perform multiple tasks with accuracy and speed
- Receive, identify, label, and process specimens as required for histologic, cytologic, and/or esoteric processing
- Ability to handle all specimen types including leaks
- Multi-task between different types of requisitions
- Maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent
- Review, transcribe, and enter demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100% accuracy
- Perform supply maintenance and clean-up duties to help workflow and efficiency
- Receiving and sorting incoming unaccessioned specimens
Qualifications for specimen processor
- Ability to walk 3-5 miles, climb and descend 6 flights of stairs, lift up to 10 lbs, and bend at approximately a 45 degree angle multiple times within an eight-hour shift required
- Previous laboratory experience is highly preferred
- California Phlebotomy certificate
- Must have basic working knowledge of tube types and specimens
- At least one year specimen processing experience
- Familiarity with medical terminology and computer information systems essential