Specimen Collector PRN- East Dallas & Tyler, TX

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Sagis Dallas - Dallas, TX, Position Type: Experienced, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Sagis Diagnostics is an entirely physician-led sub-specialty pathology group supported by a CAP-accredited histology lab located in the heart of Houston, Texas. Led by a team of board-certified pathologists, our lab is at the forefront of diagnostic science. We offer the highest quality services to physicians, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals.

One of our many strengths is we develop strong collaborative relationships with each of our referring physicians by offering accurate, prompt, and clear diagnoses in a personal and customized manner.

Sagis is looking for a PRN Specimen Collector in East Dallas to cover multiple locations to include Tyler, TX when needed.

Schedule PRN: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Covering multiple locations in East Dallas and Tyler when needed.  Mileage reimbursement applicable.

Facilitate the collection, processing, handling, and shipping of urine and oral fluid specimens
Follow policies and procedures to correctly identify the patient
Properly label specimens and complete the requisition form via paper or online portal
Follow policies and procedures to properly package and ship specimens
Demonstrate customer service & compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and clinic staff
Communicate with, understand, and react effectively to a diverse patient population base
Follow universal precautions and all OSHA standards when handling specimens
Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Inform Supervisor of daily tasks, unusual problems or deviations from established procedures
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures of Sagis while working at the physician’s office
Pick-up, package and ship the specimens when needed

Qualifications:
High-school or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year of specimen collector experience preferred
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Excellent customer service skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
Proficient in data entry required
Urine Drug Screening (UDS) collection experience highly preferred
Clean driving record and valid driver license required
Reliable mode of transportation required

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic/medical office/lab setting

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job