Specimen Procurement Specialist

General Responsibilities:

Calling all superstars!

Southwest Labs is in need of an exceptional Specimen Processor to join our growing team!

We are looking for a focused Specimen Processor to sort and input orders for urine and/or blood specimens in our laboratory system. You will need to be able to confirm patient identifiers, insurance, and client demographics at a high level of accuracy. Attention to detail is the most important part of this job. We are willing to train the right person.

Essential Duties:

• Verify accuracy of client and specimen details
• Examine specimens for adequacy and appropriateness
• Capture client and specimen data electronically
• Sanitize benchtops
• Label and number specimen
• Prepare aliquots
• Centrifuging specimens
• Prepare, ship, and package specimens
• Store and dispose samples
• Provides guidance about processes and procedures to other staff as required
• Prepare samples for send out to partner lab
• Occasional data entry
• Required to communicate and interact with employees, clinics, and providers
• All other duties as assigned