You will be responsible for answering pneumatic tube station, receive specimens coming from the ED and other locations, prioritize the specimen (stat, routine, stroke, sepsis etc) and deliver for testing to automated line or manual bench within the lab. High pace environment!
What you will do:
Obtains and/or processes specimens utilizing appropriate techniques for maintaining the integrity and identification of the patient and/or specimen.
Verifies that the appropriate specimen has been received for the test requested and performs the appropriate accessioning in the computer system
Confirms all patients records using departmental guidelines and corrects as necessary.
Work Hours/Shift:
40 hours, Night shift, every other weekend; rotating holidays
Requirements:
High School Diploma.
Laboratory experience, specimen processing preferred; or clinical office experience with medical terminology.
Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:
- Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
- Engaged leadership
- Growth opportunities
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Generous shift differentials
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.