Porter

·         Receives and coordinates incoming telephone calls, correctly relays messages to appropriate person. Responds appropriately and politely to patients’, companions’, and visitors’ inquiries.

·         Promptly reports unusual events or problems encountered in other departments or during deliveries to the Laboratory Supervisor.

·         Facilitates flow of patient Laboratory results within the department and to other departments.  

·         Logs patient Laboratory results in and out of the department. Places Laboratory results in appropriate boxes for pickup and delivery. Maintains safety and confidentiality of patient results at all times.

·         Delivers laboratory specimens to assigned areas. Runs general errands as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.

·         Maintains knowledge in dealing with biohazard materials, with reviewing regular updated manuals.

·         Maintains infection control precautions when handling patient specimens. 

·         Maintains availability by remaining in the work area when not actively involved in delivery/ clerical duties.

·         Performs all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.

·         Performs other duties/tasks within the realm of his/her knowledge and ability as required.