Specimen Processor @ Shusa

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Memphis, TN

Days: Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays

Hours: Varies between the hours of 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

PRN- Not Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will

• Specimen Reception Area (SRA)
• Receives and accessions the specimen in the LIS;
• Assigns an episode number to each requisition in the LIS;
• Verify patient information, and test orders in LIS;
• Handle any discrepancies including but not limited to, the sample we received, the patient information or the test order,
• Once handled then problem codes are added to the episode number in the LIS;
• Ensures accurate labeling of specimens and paperwork;
• Escalate client issues to leadership;
• Runner
• Picking up samples from each SRA workstation that is test ready and delivering them to the appropriate testing area;
• Pick up requisitions from each SRA workstation that are scan ready and delivering them to the scanning area;
• Pick up items that need to be returned to SMD;
• Receiving samples from AEL regional locations
• Reviewing the samples and determining if the sample needs to be processed or is ready for testing.
• Putting samples in buckets that need to be SRA’d
• Running samples to testing areas that are ready for testing;
• Scanning
• Prepping the paperwork by removing staples, making any double-sided copies, single page copies, and ensuring all paperwork has an episode label;
• After prepping the paperwork, it is then scanned and saved to the imaging system to ensure a back-up copy is available;
• Properly dispose of the paperwork;
• Clean scanner sensors, scanning glass, and blow out the dust;
• Manual correction when scanner does not properly read the barcode;
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All you need is

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if you’ve got

• 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production

We’ll give you

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.