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Job Description
Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory support functions including but not limited to, specimen accessioning, specimen receiving, and clerical functions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Reviews test requisitions and requests for accuracy and completeness prior to ordering and accessioning.
- Verifies patient identification on specimens and requisitions by utilizing the two hospital approved patient identifiers.
- Exhibits excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses, medical students, patients, and co-workers at all times.
- Performs general clerical support functions which include; customer service functions for internal and outreach clients such as test ordering and accessioning, add-on inquiries, troubleshooting problem specimens, professional and courteous answering of telephone inquiries for laboratory information, specimen requirements, sorting and scanning of all test requisitions.
- Attends to the specimen drop off window, with regards to proper log keeping and accurate placement of specimens.
- May participate in training of new employees and students.
- Attends mandatory annual training sessions in fire safety, chemical hygiene, and laboratory HIPAA compliance.
- Performs all functions appropriate to position responsibilities that are required for the laboratory to meet the standards specified by accrediting agencies such as JCAHO and CAP with respect to administrative procedures and policies covering specimen handling, personnel policies, safety, and quality assurance.
- Maintains collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Qualifications
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with peers, physicians, nurses, medical students, fellows, patients, and families. Communicates with external and internal customers with effectiveness, tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to work accurately, effectively, and independently under pressure.
- Level of knowledge generally obtained through completion of high school/GED required.
- Associates Degree in Medical Terminology preferred, but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Additional Information
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vacancy expired!