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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18055 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)
\n22479 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)<\/p>\n

18686 (NE S WFSE HMC)
\n22755 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under direct supervision, perform semi-technical duties in the Specimen Processing Services Area of a Clinical Medical Laboratory.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positions in this class are distinguished by assignment of duties of a semi-technical nature involving the processing of specimens and information in a Clinical Medical Laboratory.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform laboratory specimen processing consisting of receiving, identifying, assigning accession numbers, sorting, preparation and internal laboratory distributing of blood, urine, and other biological specimens;<\/p>\n

Perform data processing distribution of laboratory reports to various patient units throughout the hospital; perform clerical duties such as filing, recording, and charting patient results; prepare and\/or send data for computer processing; perform filing related to storage of computed data;<\/p>\n

Perform semi-technical procedures such as collecting and measuring samples, recording data, weighing specimens, etc.;<\/p>\n

Operate laboratory equipment such as autoclave, centrifuge, copy equipment, etc.;<\/p>\n

Operate laboratory computer terminals to enter or retrieve lab data;<\/p>\n

Order minor supplies from established sources and assist in inventories of supplies and equipment;<\/p>\n

Required to perform and become proficient in human venipuncture techniques;<\/p>\n

Responsible for logging, preparation, sending, receiving, and phone activity for the blood bank within the hospital;<\/p>\n

Answer telephone calls concerning patient values, normal values, specimen requirements, procedures, cost of test, time required for tests, and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two years of college-level science in an applicable field<\/p>\n

OR
\nHigh School graduation or GED Certification AND one year of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/12\/1973: New Class
\n12\/14\/1973: Revise Title
\n12\/18\/1974: Revise Class
\n05\/14\/2004: Revise Class\/Title
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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