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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
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Description

General Summary of Position
Receives, logs in, verifies label accuracy and sends laboratory test specimens to appropriate section of lab. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.  Working hours for this role is overnight 11pm-7:30am every Saturday and Sunday.  


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receives specimens for tests, verifies label accuracy and procedure to be performed, determines sufficiency and quality of specimen, logs in specimen and prepares same for delivery to appropriate section of lab or contractor.
  • Enters data into computer concerning time of collection and receipt, procedure and patient identity, generates reports on specific patients or patient groupings, master log and outstanding specimens.
  • Notifies supervisor, or appropriate laboratory or nursing unit personnel when specimens are damaged, contaminated or otherwise unsuitable for all tests to be performed and arranges for tests that could be performed with specimen or new specimen as appropriate.
  • Prioritizes STAT specimens and transports them promptly to the respective divisions.
  • Prepares and provides special containers with preservatives to hospital staff and out-patients for special tests.
  • Interacts with medical personnel to provide results, answer routine queries, and to obtain or clarify information.
  • Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and follows all safety and regulatory procedures for the assigned laboratory.
  • Participates in orientation, training, continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for the department, medical staff and other Hospital staff as delegated.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required or
    • the equivalent (GED). required and
    • Completion of on-the-job training. required and
    • Must meet HHS requirements if indicated. required

    Experience

    • Prior work experience not required Incumbent can be instructed on the job for this position. preferred
    • Some laboratory or related work experience preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Able to learn and apply basic laboratory specimen processing techniques; able to learn or has a working knowledge of basic specimen requirements for a wide variety of laboratory tests.
    • Able to learn to work basic laboratory equipment and moderately complex computer functions.
    • Able to remain calm and function in stressful situations.


    This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

     


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