Laboratory Technician I
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Job no: 539453
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS
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Laboratory Technician I
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Associate's degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
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| Job Description: |
Triage: Receive and record all specimens/slides/blocks into daily receipt log, to include coordination with Clinical Pathology Triage for additional specimens. Prioritze and sort specimens by type, routing to various staging areas, Reconcile and receive incoming packing lists/manifests. Utilize various systems to handle specimen issues as identified.
Registration: Ensure accuracy of patient demographics including verification of acceptable insurance. Build patient record in laboratory information system when required, entering all information provided. Communicate all issues with co-workers and Client Services to provide best service to Clients and patient.
AP Accessions: Accession specimens and consults in laboratory information system with complete order and test information. Examine and verify materials received meet laboratory standards for anatomic pathology. Stage slides/blocks and other specimens and track to designated laboratory department / location. Document problem specimens and resolve issues. Responsible for creation and editing of draft pathology reports for all case types. Update case reports following established departmental procedures.
CP Accessions: Receive Clinical Pathology laboratory samples and route to designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
Slide Control: Receive and track material to and from UF Health Pathology offices at other locations. Maintain records of slides received and distribution points. Assist intake personnel in locating material and completing outstanding tasks. Provide back-up coverage to mail-outs.
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| Expected Salary: |
Salary range is between $17.00 - $17.20 per hour
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| Required Qualifications: |
Associate's degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
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| Preferred: |
Previous EPIC experience or other electronic medical record system, Medical Terminology, Medical Office or laboratory experience.
Ability to quickly learn various aspects of Lab Operations. Communication skills which will allow the prospective employee to interact with UF physicians, non-medical staff and other health and administrative professionals in a professional manner.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See UF’s Veteran's Preference Page for more details.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
Yes |
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