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Position Summary
This position is responsible for receiving, triaging, processing, accessioning, and routing clinical and anatomical pathology specimens for laboratory testing at UF Health Pathology Laboratories. Responsibilities include specimen preparation, coordinating testing with internal and outside laboratories, troubleshooting specimen-related issues, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and assisting with test coordination and result reporting in accordance with established laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.
This position primarily works the mid-shift; however, hours may vary based on departmental needs. Occasional holiday and weekend coverage may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Pathology Specimen Triage, Receiving, and Accessioning
Receive, unpack, triage, accession, and prepare Clinical Pathology specimens for laboratory analysis and testing. Responsibilities include operating centrifuges, separating serum, preparing blood smears, aliquoting specimens, and staging and routing samples to designated laboratory departments or locations. Process various specimen types, including blood, serum, saliva, sputum, viral transport media, and culture swabs. Assign accession numbers, label specimens, enter and verify test orders and billing codes, confirm specimen stability and testing requirements, and prepare excess specimens for storage. Identify, resolve, and document specimen discrepancies and coordinate specimens requiring testing at outside laboratories.
Clinical Pathology Troubleshooting, Documentation, and Follow-Up
Assist with daily operations of the Triage/Accessioning and Processing section to ensure accurate, organized, and timely specimen handling. Coordinate specialized testing, including athletic, molecular, and QuantiFERON (QFT) testing. Monitor courier deliveries, expected specimen lists, and departmental communications to ensure timely receipt and processing of specimens. Identify, troubleshoot, document, and communicate specimen-related issues, including recurring concerns, to Client Services, supervisors, and team leads. Assist with test coordination, preparation and distribution of result reports, and maintenance of laboratory records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Anatomical Pathology Triage and Accessioning
Receive, document, accession, and prepare Anatomical Pathology specimens for delivery to designated laboratory departments or locations for analysis and testing. Verify specimen information and required documentation, resolve discrepancies, and prepare excess specimens for appropriate storage in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
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