• Specimen Processor II, DOT

    Abbott (Gretna, LA)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    _Specimen Processor II, DOT_

     

    Working at Abbott

     

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

     

    + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

    + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

    + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Specimen Processor II, DOT is within Toxicology located at **Gretna, LA** at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

    What You’ll Work On

    + Process samples that fall under SAMHSA/DOT regulations and are subject to interviews during NLCP inspection and/or audits

    + Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis

    + Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms

    + Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens

    + Destroy specimens as needed

    + Clean and maintain work area daily

    + Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal

    + Process Triage request

    + Assist Sample Handling area

    + Prepare samples for shipment

    + Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

    + Must comply with company policy

    Required Qualifications

    + High School education

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Basic ability to use a computer

    + Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures

    + Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies

    + Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

    Work Environment

    + Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

    + Ability to handle urine

    + May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous material

    **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

    The base pay for this position is $13.25 – $26.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]