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Specimen Processor Part Time

Company:
TridentCare
Location:
Middletown, CT, 06457
Posted:
June 05, 2025
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Description:

Shift: Part Time Monday-Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm with Rotating weekends & Holidays.

Weekend & Holiday hours are 9:00am-4:00pm

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.00USD Based on experience

Must type 35 Words Per Minute

Essential Position Duties

Receives specimens and checks all specimens for correct name and tests ordered. Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received.

Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.

Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab.

Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old.

Centrifuges specimens as needed.

Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures.

Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols.

Enters client and specimen data into the computer.

Ensures accuracy of information entered.

Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed.

Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.

Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.

Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.

Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.

Identifies and pursues self-improvements needs.

Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate. Compliance Responsibilities

Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).

Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.

Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments. Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior laboratory experience preferred.

Data entry/computer skills required. Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

Two weeks of vacation time

Health Insurance after 30 days!

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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