Specimen Dispatcher - Per Diem

Job Description

Receives, processes, and verifies receipt of specimen. Logs specimens into the information system.

Job Responsibility

• * Specimen Accessioning/Triage: Receives, accepts and recognizes specimens from in house and outreach.Checks for proper identification, transport, condition and type of fixative.Logs specimens in computer system.Ensures that the requested procedures are performed.Documents and clarify specimen discrepancies with the Operating Room or Surgeon
• Frozen sections: Accurately assigns accessioning number to specimen and announces frozen sections promptly.
• Telephone: Answers the phone on or before the 4th or 5th ring.
• Consultation slides: Accepts and accessions accurately.
• Organizational skills: Maintains the work area in a clean, organized fashion with all records easy to access.
• Maintaining of supplies: Informs the manager or supervisor when to order Pathology forms, specimen cards, markers and other office items needed.
• Filing and maintaining records: Files copies of specimens and non-specimens requisitions.Checks copy of MEETH book for specimens received daily.
• Safety procedures: Demonstrates correct safety practices.Recognizes and corrects situations related to job safety.Demonstrates the proper handling of chemicals and biohazards materials.Uses proper personal equipment material as required.
• Operates applicable computer systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Previous laboratory experience and/or medical knowledge, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of keyboard.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).