Mobile Specimen Collection Specialist

FT Mobile Specimen Collection Specialist

TSRR, TSRH, ORC, LWAR

Monday, Thursday 8am - 3pm; 30 min lunch (2-3 clinics in Rogers, AR)

Wednesday 8am - 2pm; 30 min lunch (1 clinic in Holiday Island, AR)

Friday - PRIN

JOB OVERVIEW

The Mobile Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in Long Term Care facilities. Specimens collected to include nasal swabs, urine samples, and blood draws. At times specimen collection may entail picking up other bodily specimens from the facilities in an assigned route. Ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtaining accompanying patient information, shipping specimens, to the laboratory, entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, correcting processing errors and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Operations Supervisor of LTC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid – 19 testing following Ethos collection protocols
• Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols if applicable at the location(s) assigned
• Process urine collections in Laboratory Information System if applicable at the location(s) assigned
• Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Field Operations Manager of LTC
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing requisition forms as well as completion of any Specimen collection logs
• Verify patient, label specimens, and prepare for shipment to the laboratory
• Maintains safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard operating procedures
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & training provided by Ethos
• Adheres to Ethos professional standards and policies, meeting federal, state, and local requirements
• Greets patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection method. Maintains positive interaction with facility staff and positive representation of Ethos mission and values
• Transporting collected specimens to a designated location by a designated time
• Submitting accurate payroll time sheets and work/travel mileage logs to Supervisor
• Attend requisite Zoom meetings
• Other duties as assigned