Specimen Processing Assistant I
- Req #: 2401483
- Facility Name: Catholic Medical Center
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Facility Address:
100 McGregor StreetManchester,NH
- Job Shift: Variable
- Posted Date: 12/12/2024
Specimen Processing Technician I (Per Diem) - Lab Specimen Processing
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable individual with a strong focus on accuracy and patient safety. You are committed to supporting the smooth operation of laboratory processes, ensuring that specimens are handled, processed, and tracked in a timely and efficient manner. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are capable of adapting to changing priorities. With excellent organizational skills, you maintain clear and accurate records, perform quality checks, and are proactive in resolving issues.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Bring:
Who We Are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network, and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable individual with a strong focus on accuracy and patient safety. You are committed to supporting the smooth operation of laboratory processes, ensuring that specimens are handled, processed, and tracked in a timely and efficient manner. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are capable of adapting to changing priorities. With excellent organizational skills, you maintain clear and accurate records, perform quality checks, and are proactive in resolving issues.
What You'll Do:
- Demonstrate proficiency in using the Hospital and Laboratory Information System to perform clerical duties, including entering patient requisitions, ordering, collecting, receiving specimens, printing reports, and documenting telephoned results.
- Prepare, centrifuge, and aliquot laboratory specimens using automation or manual processes, preserving specimen integrity and ensuring accurate delivery to laboratory sections.
- Ensure STAT specimens are prioritized for delivery.
- Receive specimens, performing quality assurance (QA) checks for proper identification, labeling, and test orders.
- Operate equipment and automation for specimen processing, performing routine cleaning and preventative maintenance as required.
- Respond to Add-On Requests, including ordering, locating samples, and delivering them to the appropriate laboratory section.
- Maintain working knowledge of reference laboratory information systems to support orders and test information, printing specimen barcodes, and managing manifests.
- Respond to the computerized transport system (CTS or pneumatic tube), unloading specimens and facilitating timely processing.
- Maintain professionalism and courtesy when providing service to patients, clients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
- Participate as a team member, adapting effectively to changes in procedures or circumstances.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding specimen requirements, turnaround times, and handling/transport guidelines.
- Complete Laboratory Quality Management (QM) Forms when deviations occur (e.g., improper labeling, misidentifications, specimen integrity issues).
What You'll Bring:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent laboratory clinical support experience.
Who We Are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network, and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
