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State of Washington Classified Job Specification

SPECIMEN PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

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SPECIMEN PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Class Code: 510P
Category: Science & Engineering


Definition

Under direct supervision, perform semi-technical duties in the Specimen Processing Services Area of a Clinical Medical Laboratory.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under direct supervision, perform semi-technical duties in the Specimen Processing Services Area of a Clinical Medical Laboratory.

Typical Work

Performs laboratory specimen processing consisting of receiving, identifying, assigning accession numbers, sorting, preparation and internal laboratory distributing of blood, urine, and other biological specimens;

Performs data processing distribution of laboratory reports to various patient units throughout the hospital; performs clerical duties such as filing, recording, and charting patient results; prepares and/or sends data for computer processing; performs filing related to storage of computed data;

Performs semi-technical procedures such as collecting and measuring samples, recording data, weighing specimens, etc.;

Operates laboratory equipment such as autoclave, centrifuge, copy equipment, etc.;

Operates laboratory computer terminals to enter or retrieve lab data;

Orders minor supplies from established sources and assists in inventories of supplies and equipment;

Required to perform and become proficient in human venipuncture techniques;

Responsible for logging, preparation, sending, receiving, and phone activity for the blood bank within the hospital;

Answers 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;

Performs related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Desirable Qualifications

Two years of college-level science in an applicable field 

OR

High School graduation or GED Certification AND one year of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

Class Specification History

New class adopted October 12, 1973.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted October 12, 1973.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted December 4, 1973.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted December 18, 1974.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted May 14, 2004.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 6055); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.