| Posted Date |
Wed Oct 14, 2009 |
| Closing Date |
Tue Oct 20, 2009 or until filled |
| Salary |
* Negotiable * |
| FLSA Status |
Non-exempt |
| Department |
Health System Clinical Laboratory Services |
| Job Category |
Clinical |
| Hours |
M-F, DAYTIME SHIFT |
| Requisition Number |
10000421 |
| Position Number |
36888 |
| Experience & Education Required
(any one of the following): |
1. High school graduation or GED equivalent and 2 years experience in
a clinical or laboratory environment required.
Some college preferred; related college laboratory classes may be
accepted in lieu of experience.
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| Skills And Abilities |
Effective Communications Skills
Customer Service
Data Entry / CRT
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| Security |
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain
criminal history record information.
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| Job Duties |
1. Handle and process specimens according to departmental protocols.
2. Perform the following duties: specimen management (receive
specimens from phlebotomists and nursing floors); specimen
accession into LIS; prepare specimens for testing; basic technical
tasks (placing samples in automated analyzer, streak culture
plates, etc.); submit specimens to testing department; store and
manage specimens according to retention protocols.
3. Maintain accurate and easy-to-use specimen storage systems.
Monitor and maintain accurate patient identification and
confidentiality for all samples in accordance with departmental
protocol.
4. Ensure specimens sent to reference laboratories are submitted to
referral department in a timely manner.
5. Answer telephone inquiries and provide verified test result
information per the LIS system.
6. Establish priorities and organize activities to achieve optimum and
efficient results. Complete assigned functions in appropriate
time intervals.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
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