QA Specimen Processing Clerk, Evenings

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55. Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion"”to "also treat the human spirit." Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Hours: Monday-Friday Full-Time 3:00pm -11:30pm Will rotate weekends and holidays among team About the Job In this role, the Specimen Processing Clerk is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and performing non-high complexity testing as required. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens as well as the HIS/LIS computer systems. The Processor will be required to perform customer service duties and other clerical duties as the job dictates. Produces reports for faxing or delivery as needed and communicates appropriate information to the health care team. Ensure accurate registration and placement of test orders with all information required. Here's what you'll need: Operations . Performs contract management and LIS registrations. Maintains all required documentation. Place's patient orders accurately. Identifies each patient accurately by verifying date of birth, spelling of last and first name. Labels all specimens correctly. Accurately receives specimens sent/brought to the laboratory, processing them in the most appropriate manner for the department or shift assigned. Prepares all specimens for send out to Reference Laboratories. Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment. Assesses the acceptability of the specimens sent/brought to the laboratory. Customer Service. Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care. Establishes, maintains, and improves strong positive relationships with the medical staff, the public, other Loyola Medicine departments and own department staff. Answers telephone promptly (within 3 rings) and handles all calls with courtesy and efficiency. Provides appropriate results and delivers accurate messages regarding specimen collection and processing. Reporting . Prints all applicable computer reports and distributes to appropriate areas or offices. Review's computer reports, resolves any problems, and makes appropriate corrections. Materials Management. Maintains adequate supply levels for assigned areas. Quality and Compliance . Maintains a safe environment following hospital policies and procedures, performs required safety checks. Maintains a high level of quality assurance. Reports all quality concerns according to policy. Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements. Here's what you'll need Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Less than one years of previous job-related experience -Clinical Laboratory Experience with HIS/LIS computer systems. Perks & Benefits Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)- Starts on Day 1 Daily Pay (NEW) Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 403(b) with Employer Match On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Referral Rewards Perks Program Our Promise to You Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2024-10-19