Medical Specimen Process Assistant
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Req #3079
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
STS Systems Support is seeking Medical Specimen Processing Assistants
Position Description:
- Receive and process medical shipment boxes from various agencies
- Track errors/discrepancies with IATA shipping regulations
- All boxes received must be processed, verified, accessioned, re-labeled daily unless otherwise directed by lab leadership
- Document condition that specimens are received; frozen, refrigerated, or room temperature
- Stability of specimens must be monitored and evaluated according to lab procedures
- Frozen specimens require additional time for thawing and drying prior to processing
- Enter specimen and patient data into the Laboratory Information System without error
- Deliver specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory
- Processes specimens being sent to outside reference laboratories
- Perform all tasks using appropriate techniques to assure specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the laboratory processes
- Receive, process, and ship shipping supply orders to customers as needed
- Prepare and ship boxes back to customers
- Receives, processes, stores shipments and specimens as directed to ensure specimen stability is not effected
- Accomplish other laboratory tasks as directed
- Available to work shifts including Days, Evenings, and Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) not to exceed 40 hours per work week
Mandatory Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Type 30 words per minute
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- One (1) year experience handling and accessioning medical laboratory specimens
- Pass a government criminal and financial background check/investigation
Physical Capabilities:
- Long periods of working in a laboratory setting and/or at a computer.
- Lift shipping boxes/materials weighting approximately 50 lbs
- Stand for extended periods of time over an 8 hour period
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
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- Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA