Specimen Collector - Tech I

Job Overview : The Specimen Collector has responsibilities and duties related to patient care in a laboratory setting and/or on-site in a client facility . The individual must display behaviors that comply with the clinic's strict privacy and confidentiality of patient and clinic information, as well as communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. The Specimen Collector must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of their job description. You may be assigned to a client’s location for regular collection for part of the day , though it may change according to the needs of the client and the laboratory.

Primary Responsibility:

Specimen collection and lab duties ( 9 0%):

Collect urine and DNA swab samples, at various sites with VMW partners .

H andling and transferring specimens from one container to anothe r.

Verify patient identity and obtain patient demographics

Label creation and data entry into LIMS and/or EMR system

Complete lab requisition forms

Appropriately label and transport specimens to laboratory

Confirm and clarif y physician and lab orders

Works with team to assure efficient patient flow and laboratory operation s ( 1 0%)

Build Mailtox kits and help teammates with cleaning your work area, organizing, recycling , etc.

Pick up specimens or drop-off supplies at other locations .

Perform related and delegated tasks and training , as requested .

Acts as Back-up and support to teammates .

Required Skills , Education, Experience, Credentials and Knowledge:

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Reliable vehicle for daily use

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Vehicle registration and full coverage insurance

High school diploma or GED

Preferr ed Skills, Education, Experience, Credentials and Knowledge:

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Some College

Additional Position Details : ( hours, locations, commute )

Ability to facilitate for up to 10 hours a day

Ability to travel up to 10%

Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Between 30-40 hours a week

Compensation:

*Compensation range is dependent on verified degrees, certification and number of years in equivalent work experience: $21 per hour.

*The compensation range may represent the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, qualifications, education, internal equity and business needs.