Laboratory Receiving Clerk Evening Shift - Newark, United States - Christiana Care Health Systems

Christiana Care Health Systems

Verified Company

Newark, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform pre and post analytical functions that support the testing of specimens received in the General Laboratory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processes and sorts laboratory specimens and request slips. Prints and properly affixes identification labels to all incoming patient specimens.

Prioritizes incoming work, ensuring samples for stat testing are delivered to the appropriate laboratory section in order to maintain stated turnaround times.

Follows established protocols for receiving Christiana Care phlebotomy collected specimens, including reconciliation of tracking slips from other Christiana Care laboratories and outreach sites.

Follows established protocol for verification of Power Chart requisition/specimen match for Emergency Department and in-house nurse collected samples.

Utilizes patient demographic information such as name, date of birth, medical record number, financial number, physician and encounter to ensure accurate identification.

Registers outpatient drop-off samples accurately in Soarian. Selects the correct encounter and orders laboratory tests accurately in the LIS. Accurately completes agency registrations for drop-off samples.

Handles all telephone requests in a courteous manner. When appropriate, calls provider/nursing unit to clarify any confusion or question regarding requisitions or samples received. Seeks technical guidance from supervisor or laboratory MLS staff when needed.

Follows all established LIS downtime procedures.

Maintains equipment and supplies.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.

Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate

Two years applicable clinical experience or equivalent college courses in the health care field

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

EEO Statement:

ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.