QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Previous hospital or laboratory experience preferred

• Receives and determines acceptability of specimens correctly matching order with the specimen, using at least two identifiers.
• Notifies the supervisor or charge person of any mislabeled or missing specimens immediately.
• Recognizes specimen types that require special handling to enable correct processing the by the technologist.
• Resolves discrepancies at the time of discovery.
• Orders tests as needed during downtime per department protocol. Recognizes and cancels duplicate orders.
• Able to re-print tickets and label specimens with lab generated labels matching patient information using two identifiers.
• Prepare and label specimen aliquots appropriately.
• Routes STAT testing to lab workstations in a timely manner.
• Maintains minimum inventory of supplies to ensure continuous workflow and sufficient supplies for the next day.
• Answers the telephone within 3 rings identifying self and department.
• Communicates any unusual occurrences or variations from routine operations to the supervisor or pathologist.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation. Documents cleaning of centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Receive supplies and restock inventory.
• Pathology - Control Center. Release patient from the morgue, verifying patient identity and documenting release in the log.