Spec Control & Rec Tech

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/1/2019

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

510021

Job Title:

Spec Control & Rec Tech

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The UW Health Specimen Control & Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving specimens and research kits into the laboratory, checking specimens and requisitions for correct labeling and appropriateness, entering tests into the Laboratory Information System, processing specimens, and loading them onto instruments or directing them to the appropriate workstation, technologist, or storage area. In addition, the Technician is also responsible for daily checklist duties which may include basic instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents) and clerical duties (filing, mailing, faxing).

Problems encountered are of a moderate degree of complexity but may require innovation because reference sources and subject matter experts are not always readily available.

Depending on the laboratory, the incumbent may interact daily with pathologists, residents, physicians, technologists, clinical staff, nursing unit personnel, couriers, outside clients and patients.  Decisions are made in consultation with technical staff or the Laboratory Manager.  This position operates under general supervision and requires a high degree of organizational skill and ability to multi-task.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Receive specimens and carefully check paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including documentation of medical necessity. Contact ordering source if any information is incomplete.

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Monitor specimen identification using the laboratory’s specimen identification policies. Resolve problems and complete documentation as required.

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Process test requests with accompanying specimens and enter orders as required. Use established policies and procedures for specimen acceptability and troubleshoot or clarify questions regarding specimen integrity.

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Process specimen using established policies and procedures.

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Prepare and return blood components and tissues following patient and product identification procedures.

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Troubleshoot laboratory’s defined equipment and document system error codes.

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Respond to telephone requests regarding add on tests, patient results, availability of products, and department procedures. Refer calls to medical technologists/medical laboratory technicians when appropriate.

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Practice universal safety precautions according to Infection Control policy and procedures at all times (e.g. use of gloves, lab coat, and other Personal Protective Equipment).

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Monitor internal and external lab test work queues and results, as applicable.

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Perform waived tests according to laboratory procedure.

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Retrieve lab computer reports as necessary.

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Operate pneumatic tube system as needed.

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Complete daily checklists, instrument logs, and restock and order supplies as necessary.

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Perform routine equipment maintenance, including decontamination and cleaning, as required.

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Train other laboratory staff, students, and other healthcare professionals within the scope of their responsibilities.

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Communicate training needs and materials to manager.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

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Infants (Birth - 11 months)

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Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

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Preschool (4 - 5 years)

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School Age (6 - 12 years)

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Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

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Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

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Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Required

Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or a related science field that may include course work in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification

Preferred

6 months

experience in lab, healthcare, customer service or data entry role

Required

1 year

healthcare or lab related work experience

Preferred

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent

Preferred

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High level communication skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and clients.

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Ability to organize and prioritize work.

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Competence in problem identification and resolution.

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Ability to work independently.

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Knowledge of laboratory medicine and universal precautions preferred.

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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.