Essential Job Functions
Specimen Collection
- Perform venipuncture and other routine specimen collections (nasal, oropharyngeal, etc.) across all patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Apply universal precautions and use personal protective equipment during all collection activities
- Maneuver patient weight as needed to position for safe and effective specimen collection
Specimen Processing & Order Management
- Enter and verify orders in the Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS)
- Perform accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of specimens per established protocols
- Receive, label, and prepare specimens for testing
- Generate reports and perform result look-up as requested
Communication & Customer Service
- Answer phones and route problems to the appropriate area or personnel
- Provide basic customer service to patients, families, and clinical staff
- Communicate clearly with team members during high-volume and high-stress periods
Travel & Site Coverage (as applicable)
- Travel by personal vehicle to off-site collection locations as assigned, including in adverse weather conditions
Physical Requirements
Constant Activity (67–100% of shift)
Frequent Activity (34–66% of shift)
Occasional Activity (1–33% of shift)
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
- Pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs
- Pushing and pulling 50–100 lbs
- Stooping and kneeling
- Balancing
Additional Physical Demands
- Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination
- Finger dexterity and repetitive arm/hand movements
- Reach above shoulder
- Ability to maneuver patient weight
- Color vision, near and far visual acuity, and depth perception
- Ability to hear alarms, telephones, and audio recorders
- Ability to perform shift work
- Working ConditionsGeneral clinical and office environment with periods of high stress, fluctuating workloads, and constant interruptions
- Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
- Exposure to hazardous substances, body fluids, and toxic or caustic chemicals and detergents
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, including centrifuges
- Exposure to dust, fumes, and odors
- Exposure to potential electrical shock and x-ray/electromagnetic energy
- Exposure to high-pitched noises and bright lights
- Potential exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse
- Occasional travel to off-site locations, including in adverse weather
Propel Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Propel Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.