This specimen processor position is full time working in a busy medical lab in Framingham. Must be ok working with potentially hazardous and/or infectious materials. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills needed. 1 year experience preferred.
New grad’s will be considered. Will train on the job.
Hours M – Fr 12:00am – 8:30pm.
General Summary/Overview:
The Specimen Processor works as part of the healthcare team to process specimens in a high-volume setting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive specimens from outside clinics as the courier drop-off.
- Ensure correct data entry as each specimen is received into the Harvest LIS
- Check for proper name, accession number, clinic ID and correct samples.
- Verify reference lab interface
- Prepare all send out specimens for pick to reference lab and ensure proper handling of specimens according to in-house or reference laboratory protocols
- Ensure that all specimens to be sent to reference lab have the proper test(s) ordered, the correct ACESSION NUMBER and correct specimen.
- Work carefully, not handling too many specimens at one time
- Sort all in-house labs to various departments, placing specimens in appropriate racks; chemistry, hematology, immunoassays, urines to the urine bench, etc.
- QC requisitions and Quest log
- Fax all CC reports
- Check fax logs
- Discard specimens after 7 days
- Clean processing areas at the end of the evening
- Follow laboratory processing procedures at all times
- Follow OSHA requirements at all times
- Restock area
- Check eyewash station and fire extinguishers monthly
- Notify lab manager of any issues with orders and or specimens.
Benefits Package Highlights
- Health Insurance: 90% of premium paid by CRMA for fulltime staff, prorated for part-time.
- 10 paid holidays/yr. 17 vacation/sick days/yr in addition. Prorated for part-time.
- Dental, Vision, and Life available.
- 401k 4% contribution by CRMA
- FSA/HSA available
