Our headquarters located in Horsham, PA currently has multiple openings for Specimen Processors in our Specimen Processing department. In addition to regular, full-time Specimen Processors—please see our website for details and application!—we are also seeking two temporary, part-time, Remote Specimen Processors.
If you are a detail-oriented individual that can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you interact with all areas of our state-of-the-art laboratory, please read the details below.
Summary
This position involves pre-analytical functions of samples for drugs and other potentially toxic compounds in biological specimens. The individual in this position is responsible for administrative review, portions of reporting of test results, and continuous quality improvements.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 25 hours/week
Projected duration of position: Approximately 4 months
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma
- MS Office and typing/data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently performs administrative reviews of client requisitions and sample accessions, including manual clinical orders, electronic clinical orders, manual forensic orders and electronic forensic orders
- Monitors backlog reports
- Maintains chain of custody documentation
- Participates in departmental meetings
- Maintains r egular and reliable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
- Able to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs
- Availability for periodic on-site training
- Ability to hear
- Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, office equipment, objects or tools
- Sitting, sometimes for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel as needed for court testimony and/or training.
- Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, objects, or controls