Job Description

Schedule

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Monday - Thursday (40 hrs/wk)

12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Department

: Specimen Processing QA - 240

Primary Purpose

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In conjunction with the Lead, the Processing Technician Workflow Coordinator ensures that workflow is adequate for the shift. Distributes resources to the appropriate areas as needed to ensure all processes are staffed as completely as possible. When required, helps resolve problem issues. Also required to train new QRS's, perform competencies, and assist in QA scanning. Also needs to be flexible with schedule. Position will have the ability to work remote 1 day a week, unless training is scheduled.

About ARUP

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ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.




ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.




We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions

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Attends Specimen Processing team and staff meetings.



In conjunction with the Lead, directs the daily work flow and workstation/team assignments.



Open/close and manifest shipments as needed, and properly document any shipping or other violations.



Add temperature control material (example: dry-ice) to shipping containers as needed.



Ensures inbound shipments are evaluated for special needs requests, late priority, and proper temperature(s).



Inspect all assigned completed shipment boxes, log inspected boxes into the box inspection application, and deliver them to transportation for secondary inspection.



Handles orders/specimens deemed necessary for experienced support staff members. These include (not limited to): log-outs to the University, pH specimens, and process tests designated with a "WFC" specimen type.



In the absence of the Specimen Processing Lead, or as workload requires:



Acts as a contact and resources for Couriers, Client services, Business Development Manager, Exception Handling, technical sections, Referral Testing, and UHCL Support Services



Provides problem resolution for sample handling, split samples, sample retrieval, lost samples, and request for samples



Institutes computer/track downtime procedures if indicated



Enforces all safety guidelines and policies including evacuation procedures



Ensures that workstations, storage and retrieval, and editing are manned appropriately, and that all staff are as productive as possible.



Ensures that Specimen Processing staff is performing processing steps as defined in corporate/departmental policies and procedures.



Communicates any new issue or problem with the Lead and/or Technical Supervisor.



Knows ARUP and UHSC laboratories and able to determine their locations, hours of operations, and general functions (or able to find such information using departmental information on Nucleus).



Ability to make sound judgement decisions or checks with Supervisor or Lead when needed, before making such decisions.



Assists the management team in handling more complex processing needs including specimen searches and processing compromised shipments when needed.



Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.



Adheres to all safety policies and regulations including, but not limited to, proper dress code and using proper protective clothing and other equipment.



Remains informed of all procedures pertaining to specimen processing.



Performs cleaning duties as assigned.



Assists with departmental projects.



Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements

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Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.



Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.



Mobility: The person in this position needs to move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.



Effective communication skills.



PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company/departmental policies.



ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.



Abide by the Code of Conduct as outlined in the ARUP employee handbook.



Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.



Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.



Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.



Regular and reliable attendance.



Reliable and dependable performance.



Ability to work well with others.



Ability to work all required overtime.

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Experience

RequiredType 30 WPM One year of experience in ARUP Specimen Processing department Must currently hold a position equivalent to a Processing Tech II or higher Must be able to maintain the department reliability score
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Education

RequiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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