Lead Specimen Processor

Schedule: Full-Time

Position:  Lead Specimen Processor

Location:  Crouse Hospital Rapid Response Lab; Syracuse, New York

ABOUT US: Laboratory Alliance is the area’s largest state-licensed laboratory, providing clinical and anatomic pathology testing to a 16-county region in Central New York. As the laboratory of choice for most local healthcare providers, more than 10 million tests are performed annually at our laboratories at our Operations Center in Liverpool and at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Lead Specimen Processor will use a high level of knowledge and skill in clinical laboratory specimen processing to accurately receive and process clinical laboratory specimens, resolve discrepancies, and train new employees in the Central Receiving Department. Must have availability for rotating weekends and holidays.  All duties performed under moderate supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Specimen accessioning and processing (Specimen labeling and specimen sorting)
• Requisition entry in information systems
• Loading/unloading specimens in centrifuge
• Distribution of stat specimens to technical area
• Manual aliquoting, as needed
• Specimen archiving, retrieval and disposal
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Critical and/or stat notifications to clients and problem resolution
• Answering and directing calls to appropriate departments
• Redirecting customer service inquiries
• Instrument maintenance
• Tecan, centrifuges, and incubators
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Review and resolution of pending logs
• Assisting with audit of manually entered tests 
• Other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION:  

High School or equivalent; Associate Degree in a science discipline, desirable.  5 + year of laboratory experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS: 

The work environment is primarily a laboratory setting with high exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances and other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly both stationary and required to move about. Frequently have ability to perform duties associated with the use of a computer and laboratory instrument. Must have ability to grasp small objects and tasks associated with eye-hand coordination. Must be able to distinguish details of objects less than a few feet away. Determine and detect difference between size, color, numbers, shades, and brightness, as well as differentiate sounds. Must have the ability to frequently lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Excellent knowledge of both manual and automated specimen processing procedures, possess a high level of specimen requirements, as well as a proven low error rate. Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt to changing workload, stressful situations, and high attention to detail are required. Strong computer skills required for patient registration and order entry. 

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