Job purpose
The basic functions of the Specimen Collector are to accurately collect and process appropriate patient
samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This position is expected to serve and
protect patients by adhering to professional standards, all established policies and procedures, and
applicable federal, state, and/or accrediting requirements.
Duties and responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
• Greet patients using excellent customer service skills.
• Verify patients by the industry standard of 2 identification techniques.
• Process samples for venipuncture, molecular, urine and oral fluid drug screening according to
STONE Diagnostics collection guidelines.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following department procedures and OSHA standards.
• Prepare samples according to STONE Clinical Laboratories, DOT and IATA requirements for
shipping.
• Work with laboratory computer system to input patient demographics, insurance, and test
ordering information.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment and comply with legal regulations by
following standards and procedures.
• Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees
assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the
work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified
employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Education/Qualifications/Experience
Education/Qualifications
• Required: High-school diploma or equivalent
• Must read and write English above a high school level.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good problem solving and multitasking skills.
• Be able to work autonomously.
Experience
• Required: 1 year of specimen collection experience
• Preferred: 3 years of specimen collection experience
• Multi-site Physician Group Practice experience, a plus
Working conditions
This position requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching, grasping, fingering, and occasional
climbing and crawling. May be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes and loud noises. Specimens may be
contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. This position works
in an indoor environment dealing with the public.
Physical requirements
• Must be able to work under stress and in fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to bend, stoop, twist and work with a computer
• Visual requirements: Must be able to make visual color determinations, requires constant reading
and close-up work.
• Must be able to operate standard office machines, computers, telephones, etc.
• Hearing/talking requirements: Must be able to hear normal speech and faint sounds; must be able
to communicate via telephone.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Direct reports
None