Specimen Processing Technician - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute : Job Details

Performs pre-analytical specimen processing: Receives patient specimens from within the institute and outside institutions. Becomes familiar with patient and specimen requirements; stores and transports specimens according to procedures; ensure specimen integrity is preserved at all times. Unloads and loads the pneumatic tube system and accurately distributes specimens; does routine and stat specimen delivery runs to BWH laboratories; does specimen pickup runs from clinic locations at DFCI. Receives specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) by scanning barcodes or manual entry. Verifies upon receipt that all samples are labeled according to policy and addresses variances according to policies. Documents in the LIS any specimen or test cancellations per policy; contacts the appropriate provider or reference laboratories with questions regarding discrepancies with test orders or specimen containers. Processes add on tests according to policy. Processes tests sent out to refe...Processing Technician, Specimen, Technician, Processing, Healthcare, Skills