Processing Tech I

Job Posting

Schedule : Monday, Wednesday, Friday (30 hrs / wk) 9 : 30 AM - 6 : 00 PM Saturday 8 : 00 AM - 2 : 00 PM (30 hrs / wk) Training Schedule : Monday - Friday (30 hrs / wk) 9 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM

Department : Sugar House Clinical Lab

Primary Purpose : Upon completion of training program, works under general supervision to ensure proper handling of all specimens received at ARUP's central facility and / or University Hospital Clinical Lab.

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.
• Primarily receives and processes hard-to-collect body fluids at the University Hospital Clinical Lab.

Physical and Other Requirements :

Performance Expectations : Regular and reliable attendance. Reliable and dependable performance. Ability to work well with others. Ability to work all required overtime.

Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities