Day Kimball Healthcare·Putnam, Connecticut
Responsible for receiving, processing, and triaging laboratory specimens while ensuring patient safety and anonymity. Coordinates with reference laboratories and medical staff to resolve issues and prevent patient redraws.
As the Laboratory Support Technician, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for… Performs a variety of procedures with the receiving and/or processing of laboratory requisitions and specimens. Enters reference laboratory reports and technical data into the laboratory computer. Is responsible for the cost-effective utilization of reference laboratories. Has total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity. Determines reference laboratory requirements when phlebotomist or customer specialist does not know how to input physician’s order into Misys Computer.
Laboratory
Support
Technician
Job
Responsibilities:
Receives specimens from couriers and verifies that specimens match requisition request.
Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off and aliquoting and maintaining specimen integrity and identity.
Reconciles every “left-over” specimen with every “left-over” requisition in order not to miss physician request for patient testing.
Sorts and triages specimens to appropriate workstation.
Answers phone and communicates pertinent information to medical staff, physician office staff and phlebotomists throughout DKH network so that patients are not redrawn for blood work.
Responsible for problem resolution with reference laboratories to prevent patient redraws and increase customer satisfaction with laboratory service. Is responsible for contacting reference lab and determining what clerk and phlebotomist need to do to complete physician order.
The Care You Need.
Close to Home.
For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home.
As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families.
At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees.
We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference.
Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care?
Join our team as a Laboratory Support Technician and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!
Market context
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