BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Receiving and processing of clinical lab specimens.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Properly process and prepare specimens for testing
• Perform accurate patient and insurance data entry into Medipac
• Order lab work from OPD, ALS and CareEvolve requisitions
• Load the automated track according to established guidelines
• Centrifuge and separate specimens according to test requirements
• Aliquot as necessary
• Monitor and empty tube system punctually; checking for stats and prioritizing work
• Uphold and follow all hospital and department policies and procedures
• Adhere to all established safety and Infection Control Policies
• Maintain instrumentation/equipment in good working order
• Provide technical information to laboratory "customers" and appropriately direct questions to the Unit Director and/or other Technical Specialists as indicated
• Uphold and practice the highest level of professional integrity in all daily work functions, including confidentiality of patient records
• Assists in projects or other tasks assigned by the Unit Director
• Troubleshoot problems that arise
• Other duties as assigned by the Unit Director and/or Technical Specialist

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduate Must have some experience with medical terminology Must have basic computer skills Must be able to multi-task and maintain focus on duties. Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, management and other healthcare personnel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Department Hours: 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
• Work hours are assigned by the Unit Director and/or Technical Specialist and can be on any shift depending upon the staffing needs of the department
• Requires Saturday/Sunday and Holiday rotation
• Requires occasional paid overtime before or after normal working hours, if approved
• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated laboratory

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.