Clinical Suppt Tech
Core
Processes laboratory specimens, enters patient data into LIS, and manages pre-analytical automation workflows to ensure specimen integrity for testing.
Role type
Clinical Support Technician (Laboratory Pre-Analytical)
Builds
Laboratory test results and patient data records
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Specimen preparation, LIS operation, Electronic Medical Record entry, Requisition interpretation, Automation line monitoring, Specimen triage, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Medical terminology knowledge
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), Electronic Medical Record System, Pre-Analytical automation Control Unit, Middleware
Responsibilities
Enters patient demographic and insurance information into the electronic medical record; Logs patient and test information from requisitions into the Laboratory Information System; Receives and reconciles pre-accessioned specimens; Identifies specialized testing requests and prioritizes specimens to meet turnaround time; Prepares specimens and determines stability, volume, and aliquotting techniques; Distributes specimens to appropriate departments; Receives phone inquiries from providers and investigates problem specimens; Provides training for other laboratory personnel.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
