Clinical Specimen Courier (43133)

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Clinical Specimen Courier is responsible for transport of various clinical specimens on Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC) campus and transport to Little Colorado Medical Center. Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Transports blood or other clinical samples to the laboratory department in appropriate containers without delay.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled with at least 2 patient identifiers.
• Maintains specimen integrity by placing specimen in appropriate coolers according to cooling requirements.
• Records specimens transported with patient name, medical record number and time of transport.
• Verifies with lab, the time of specimen delivery with receiving technician’s initials.

• Coordinates point of care (POC) program
• Trains employees for POC testing at time of hire, and as required per accreditation.
• Reviews POC testing documents for accuracy and notifies lead nursing staff for corrective action, as needed.
• Assigns proficiency testing for POC tests

• Operates the GSA vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs daily check (pre- and post- trip) of vehicle use. Checks include: gas, oil, water, other fluids, operable brake lights, turn signals, and tire pressure.
• Reports all vehicle problems and traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains accurate documentation related to mileage, consumption of gas, oil, and other service related products.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness.
• Observes safety rules, drives defensively, maintains an overall safe environment, and in accordance with state driving laws.
• Maintains laboratory records (patient reports, etc.) to ensure proper storage and disposal, as required.
• Delivers paper reports to appropriate departments or providers.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: