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Performs a variety of basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, blood collection, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Previous exposure or experience in a scientific and/or laboratory setting preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs, in a timely manner, specimen processing and blood collections using established laboratory guidelines designed to obtain acceptable specimens used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
2. Follows standard operating procedures to process all specimen types to produce accurate results.
3. Operates laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, timers, computer system, tube transport system), consistent with standard operating procedures.
4. Restocks, as required, the work area of needed supplies to assist coworkers in the performance of their duties.
5. Logs in and stores specimens for laboratories not currently associated with the laboratory computer and specimens, which will be used at a later date.
6. Processes and prepares specimens (using appropriate preservatives such as acids, bases, etc., as needed) and requisitions which are to be sent to a reference laboratory.
7. Promptly prepares (e.g., centrifuges and aliquots, etc.) specimens and delivers into laboratories.
8. Follow standard operating procedures to collect blood and urine specimens from all patients, (e.g. outpatient clinics, psychiatric hospital, and walk-ins, etc.), regardless of diagnosis or age.
9. Examines and accepts only patient specimens for testing that are properly identified, collected, and labeled in accordance with established laboratory policies.
10. Must demonstrate, after receiving instruction and training, knowledge of the patient care requirements for all age groups as required by the laboratory standard operating procedures.
11. Utilizes time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing and arranging workloads to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
12. Minimizes waste of time, materials, and resources.
13. Promptly collects and processes patient specimens, to reduce... For full info follow application link.

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