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Job ID:43568
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Serve asDescription:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:
Serve as the primary resource for Providers, Caregivers, and Patients regarding laboratory testing that is not performed at Sparrow Laboratories. Responsible for receiving, verifying, packaging, and sending out laboratory testing. Responsible for verifying that results completed outside of Sparrow Laboratories and accurately recorded in patients' charts and sent the appropriate providers.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Serve as the primary source of information regarding testing that is not performed at Sparrow Laboratories. This includes talking to Providers, Caregivers and Patients about testing options;
- Research tests to identify appropriate reference laboratories based on quality of testing, turnaround time, and cost;
- Work closely with lab leadership to identify cost savings and the most efficient reference laboratory options;
- Properly prepare specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting, & labelling, adhering to published procedures & guidelines;
- Receive & sort specimens, including blood, bodily fluid, & tissue;
- Evaluate specimens for correct identification & suitability for testing;
- Properly prepare specimens for testing & use complex scientific instruments to process specimens;
- Identify and correct problems and/or errors with submitted specimens, orders, and processing on scientific instruments;
- Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly;
- Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority;
- Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory for testing;
- Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data;
- Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems;
- Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions as dictated by the circumstances;
- Communicate effectively, & in accordance with the ICARE values, in-person, via the telephone, & via email;
- Provide instruction in laboratory technique, instrumentation, & application of laboratory test procedures to new Caregivers, students, fellows, residents & clients;
- Assist in training new Caregivers;
- Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies;
- Perform technical, clerical, & service duties as assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste);
- Follow instructions given by Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Pathologists, & Leaders.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.