Collector, Drug Testing Jobs

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the safe transportation of patients, specimens, supplies, medication, film, records, equipment and miscellaneous items

Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Must have control over personal use of all mood altering chemicals and behaviors.
If recovering from an addiction, must currently have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required English Skills Advanced reading skills Advanced writing skills Advanced oral skills Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.

Essential Functions:

• Displays an understanding of general specimen collection guidelines* Collects urinalysis samples per federal protocol, using universal precautions (gloves, etc).* Packages samples for mailing via FedEx; calls Fed Ex to arrange for pickup.* Recognizes a sample that is not acceptable for testing * Refers to other staff or manual for correct collection and handling protocol* Processes samples as directed by procedure or protocol* Treats each patient with respect and dignity during the collection process* Labels samples as per policy* Verifies patient identity prior to collection a specimen* Notifies appropriate chain when a sample is not obtained or not acceptable for testing* Monitors supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are getting low.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with organizational standards, Federal Probation requirements, Mental Health Codes, and licensure requirements that is complete, accurate, and timely. * Completes the sign in logs, chain of custody lab forms, and non-billable notes if something out of the ordinary happens.* Notifies Federal Probation staff at the end of the day of the individuals who failed to show up for each collection day.* Accurately completes filing in charts as needed.