PROCESSING TECH I
Company: Associated Regional and University Pathologists
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Processing Tech IJob Category: Clinical SupportRequisition
Number: PROCE019250Posting Details- - Posted: July 9,
2024Full-TimeRate: $17.75 USD per hourLocationsShowing 1
locationSalt Lake City, UT 841081221, USAJob Details
DescriptionSchedule: Sunday - Wednesday (40 hrs/wk) 9:00 PM - 7:30
AMDepartment: Specimen Processing 232*Hourly rate is an estimate
only which includes shift differential for nights, evenings or
weekend shifts. Overall hourly rates will vary based on
schedulePrimary Purpose:Works under direct supervision to learn the
proper handling of all specimens received at ARUP's central
facility and/or University Hospital Clinical Lab and prepares
specimens for laboratory testing. The position includes such
functions as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting,
and scanning documents.About ARUP:ARUP Laboratories is a national
clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an
enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of
Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.ARUP proudly hires top
talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional
growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to
the important service we provide to over one million patients each
month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to
have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role
laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never
forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.We
are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's
culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.
Consider joining our dynamic team.Essential Functions:Reads and
signs the Specimen Processing Procedure Manual and Safety
Manual.Attends Specimen Processing team and staff meetings.Assigned
to a POD upon successful completion of Specimen Processing
training.Immediately processes specimens as they become
available.Enter patient demographics and process specimens/orders
using the appropriate applications.Order all tests indicated on the
requisition.Process all manual and electronically transmitted tests
on submitted paperwork.Properly comments any additional information
on the requisition/packing list.Look for any problems and order
EXCEPT TT tests as necessary.Handles and labels all specimens and
paperwork appropriately.Able to recognize and appropriate handle
all specimen types per corporate and departmental
procedure.Properly documents all specimen receipt information as
outlined in departmental procedures.Properly documents the
appropriate client provided information on specimen labels.Ensures
the all appropriate identifiers are checked on all received
specimens/paperwork and electronically. Must ensure all match and
the all specimens are labelled correctly.Properly handles specimens
requiring a reroute or to be shared.Places processed specimens on
the automated track, or at the appropriate temperature for manual
sorting, or delivers to the testing laboratory at the proper
temperature if automated delivery systems are not available.Able to
process specimens at all three temperatures and follow the
appropriate procedures for all manual and electronically
transmitted orders.Properly operates the biological safety
cabinet.University Hospital Clinical Lab only:Properly operates the
centrifuge.Proficient in the following ARUP Applications:
Accessioning, Checkout, Inquiry, and Shipment Tracking.Proficient
in the Internal Test Directory (ITD) as related to accessioning and
client submissions/inquiries.Proficient in all current departmental
LIS applications and functions.Aliquot specimens according to
procedure using the proper safety equipment.University Hospital:
Where applicable, correctly prepares specimens for delivery between
ARUP testing facilities (e.g. CF-to-UHCL or UHCL-to-CF) by creating
STLs and packaging according to specimen temperature and properly
operates the centrifuge.Knows ARUP and UHSC laboratories and able
to determine their locations, hours of operations, and general
functions (or able to find such information using departmental
information on Nucleus).Ability to make sound judgement decisions
or checks with Supervisor, Lead, or Workflow Coordinator when
needed, before making such decisions.Assists the management team in
handling more complex processing needs including specimen searches
and processing compromised shipments when needed.Observes
principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintains
ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions
with patients, co-workers and other health care
professionals.Adheres to all safety policies and regulations
including, but not limited to, proper dress code and using proper
protective clothing and other equipment.Remains informed of all
procedures pertaining to specimen processing.Performs cleaning
duties as assigned.Assists with departmental projects.Other duties
as assigned.Physical and Other Requirements:Stooping: Bending body
downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Reaching:
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Mobility: The person
in this position needs to move between work sites and inside the
office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.PPE:
Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal
protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations
and company/departmental policies.ARUP Policies and Procedures: To
conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and
Procedures.Abide by the Code of Conduct as outlined in the ARUP
employee handbook.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up
to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Fine Motor
Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily
with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handli
ng.Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to
perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of
depth and distance.Color Vision: Perception of and ability to
distinguish colorsPerformance Expectations: Regular and reliable
attendance. Reliable and dependable performance. Ability to work
well with others. Ability to work all required
overtime.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School Diploma or
Equivalent or better in Other or related
field.ExperienceRequiredType speed 30 wpmPreferred1 year:Data entry
experience1 year:Laboratory experienceEqual Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigatio
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