Clinical Suppt Tech 2
Core
Processes laboratory specimens, enters patient data into LIS, and manages pre-analytical automation workflows to ensure specimen integrity for testing.
Role type
Mid-level clinical laboratory support technician
Builds
Pre-analytical laboratory workflows and specimen processing pipelines
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Specimen identification and preparation, LIS data entry, pre-analytical automation operation, specimen triage and prioritization, equipment maintenance, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Medical terminology knowledge, phlebotomy experience
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Pre-Analytical automation Control Unit, Middleware
Responsibilities
Enters patient demographic and insurance information into the LIS; receives and reconciles pre-accessioned specimens; prepares specimens for testing including centrifugation and aliquoting; distributes specimens to appropriate departments; monitors automation lines and performs manual intervention when errors occur; responds to provider inquiries regarding specimen issues; trains new or less experienced staff on department-specific procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC