The Specimen Referral Technician handles complex test orders for blood, pathology blocks, and slides referred to off-campus accredited reference laboratories
Job Summary
The Specimen Referral Technician handles complex test orders for blood, pathology blocks, and slides referred to off-campus accredited reference laboratories.
This role requires in-depth knowledge of CMS billing rules, specimen integrity requirements, and the ability to process genetic kits including RNA separation.
The position involves tracking pending results, managing electronic and paper orders, and ensuring accurate data entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Epic.
Matching Summary
The Specimen Referral Technician handles complex test orders for blood, pathology blocks, and slides referred to off-campus accredited reference laboratories.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
specimen handling and processing
genetic test kit preparation
LIS order entry and results transcription
CMS billing compliance knowledge
DOT shipping certification for biologicals
patient identification verification
Nice-to-have
strong troubleshooting skills
excellent written communication
customer service orientation
quality improvement participation
Key Requirements
High School Graduate diploma required
1 or more years laboratory or healthcare experience
Department of Transportation shipping certification