Clinical Laboratory Coordinator
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18029 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
23655 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform administrative work to support the operation of a clinical laboratory.
BASIC FUNCTION
Perform administrative work in a clinical laboratory.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, perform administrative work in a clinical laboratory such as accessioning, entering patient and specimen information into computer system, packaging laboratory specimen for shipping, and performing clerical laboratory support tasks.
TYPICAL WORK
Follow established protocols for accessioning to include receiving, sorting, and labeling specimens;
Package specimens for shipment to reference labs including preparing shipping manifests;
Follow established protocols for confirming patient identity, labeling, and transport of specimens;
Enter and receive laboratory testing requests in the computer system. Use laboratory and hospital computer systems to look up results, place orders and/or answer any questions;
Process legal requests for specimens and reports from external law firms ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements;
Process pending logs, unreceived lists, error log reports to monitor work and/or mandatory reports;
Prepare documentation coordinate department logistics, and manage timelines for clinical case conferences.
Answer, respond to, and place telephone calls using appropriate phone etiquette. Perform assigned clerical duties such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, and requisitions/other paperwork; Provide routine information on specimen processing methods to clinical staff;
May assist in developing workflow documentation, process improvement projects, data collection to support departmental QA activities, and other related projects.May assist in performing inventory and report laboratory supply needs;
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
- New Class: 10-01-23