Specimen Processor - Kankakee, United States - Riverside Medical Center

Riverside Medical Center

Verified Company

Kankakee, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

We Are Hiring:

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

FTE:

Shift:
Afternoons

Location:

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

The Specimen Processor performs routine laboratory tasks to support the laboratory in providing quality and timely laboratory results for patients.

His or her main responsibility is to perform specimen processing in a busy hospital-based laboratory with supervision. Computer knowledge, ability to multitask, and positive customer service interactions are required.

Experience/Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent. Healthcare or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Accurately perform all department related computer functions, including but not limited to; Faxing results, updating pertinent specimen information, documenting communication in the electronic medical record, routine data entry.
Receive, sort, aliquot, process and store biological specimens in preparation for clinical testing; process addon order requests and send out testing samples.
Prepare samples for analysis according to procedures. Retrieve samples from designated areas to prepare for storage or transport.
Set up cultures on biological specimens.
Load biological specimens on laboratory instrumentation for clinical testing.
Report any deviations from policies and procedures to departmental leadership.
Follow all established policies and procedures including Safety and Compliance.
Maintain a neat and efficient work area.
Maintain and replenish inventory levels of laboratory materials; rotate stock using older materials first. Assist with lab supply management including restocking lab supplies
Report atypical sample or equipment behavior to supervisor.
Demonstrates an understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory.
Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received.
Completes all required documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe.
Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months. Performs other duties as assigned.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients.

We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times.

Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety.

We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois.

Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth.

Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

Chemicals:
HCL, Sodium carbonate, Acetic acid, perhaps others as preservatives for some specimen collection, white out.

Video Display Terminals:
Average

Blood and Body Fluids:
Blood and body fluids handled continuously on a daily basis so exposure is very high.

TB or Airborne Pathogens:
Very high potential due to direct patient contact and handling of infectious specimens.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech:
Needed for communication with all customers whether direct or via phone.

Vision:
Needed for proper order entry into computer system.

Smell:
Electrical/fire safety.

Hearing:
Needed to listen to customers and patients.

Touch:
Required for performing phlebotomy, i.e., feeling for vein location and obtaining specimens as well as specimen processing.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week:6-40

Shift:
Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 5%

Twist: 5%

Stand: 25%

Crawl: 0%

Walk: 35%

Kneel: 5%

Lift: 5%

Drive: 5%

Squat: 0%

Climb: 0%

Bend: 10%

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