Collector, Drug & BA Testing - (PRN) - ExamOne/Cranston, RI area

Company: Quest Diagnostics Health & Wellness
Location: Cranston
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Basic Purpose:
Under the direction of the Branch Manager or Field Leader, the Collector's primary responsibility is to provide coverage in the field ensuring that collections are completed accurately and on time. - Maintain a safe and professional environment for clients, and employees, perform with confidence all aspects of the testing, including specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. - Ensures all specimens are collected accurately and on time.
--- - - - - - - - - Collects specimens according to established procedures using DOT guideline 49 CFR-Part 40.
--- - - - - - - - - Completes random and emergency observed urine collections of same sex clients as needed.
--- - - - - - - - - Collects specimens for drug screenings and other Quest Diagnostics services.
--- - - - - - - - - Responsible for completing Chain of Custody (COC) forms and Alcohol Testing Forms accurately.
--- - - - - - - - - Label specimens as required.
--- - - - - - - - - Upload, fax, mail COC and Alcohol Testing Form within 24 hours to appropriate location.
--- - - - - - - - - Package specimens for transport and ship to lab indicated on work orders.
--- - - - - - - - - Make certain - the proper forms are used for various collections.
2. - Responsible for the safe and timely transporting of specimens, supplies, equipment and materials to the appropriate destination.
--- - - - - - - - - Maintains records of each specimen collected. - Support Record Deletion process when directed by Management.
--- - - - - - - - - Provides customer service to clients.
3. - Follows DOT Guidelines for Breath Alcohol and Urine collections.
--- - - - - - - - - Maintains all appropriate collection logs, accuracy logs, calibrations, DOT and BAT certifications.
--- - - - - - - - - -Correct collection errors within a 24 hour timeframe.
--- - - - - - - - - Submits accurate time and travel logs as directed by management and on time.
--- - - - - - - - - Submits accurate expense forms, if applicable, when required.
--- - - - - - - - - Properly clock in and out for work assignments.
--- - - - - - - - - Provides travel logs when applicable.
--- - - - - - - - - Must send monthly - Accuracy Checks to designated site location.
4. - Demonstrates organizational commitment.
--- - - - - - - - - Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming, dress code and lab coat policies; appearing neat and clean at all times. - Be aware of smoke residue and heavy fragrances.
--- - - - - - - - - Wear company issued identification badge at all times during work assignments.
--- - - - - - - - - Reports on time to site within specified guidelines.
--- - - - - - - - - Communicates appropriately with customers, 24-7 all center, Branch Office, clients, employees and the general public.
--- - - - - - - - - Communicates all DER discrepancies immediately to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor, employer -representative and/or call center.
--- - - - - - - - - Remains polite and courteous at all times.
5. - Additional responsibilities of the Drug and Breath Alcohol Collector.
--- - - - - - - - - -Ensures equipment is neat, clean and in good repair, takes appropriate action to advise Manager or Supervisor of required repairs and maintenance.
--- - - - - - - - - -Keeps necessary supplies on hand and contacts the proper website when supplies need to be replenished.
--- - - - - - - - - Works effectively with staff employees to ensure compliance with dress code, EHS & QA requirements, customer service requirements and SOP's, advising Manager or Supervisor of any issues or problems as they arise.
--- - - - - - - - - Answers phone when called to be dispatched by employer.
--- - - - - - - - - Return missed calls to dispatch even if not available for assignment. Dispatch is waiting for your return call. - Advise call center when unavailable for collections.
--- - - - - - - - - Participates on teams and special events when asked.
--- - - - - - - - - Flexible travel (up to 100 mile radius) and flexible work hours. - -Maintain dates of availability and dates unavailable as appropriate.
--- - - - - - - - - All other duties as assigned, within scope of the position.

Supervision Exercised: - - N/A

Qualifications:
Education:
--- - - - - - - - - High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
--- - - - - - - - - Prefer Certified BAT/Urine Collector
--- - - - - - - - - -DOT Certification and any other necessary documentation pertaining to this position must be presented prior to a job offer.
Work Experience:
--- - - - - - - - - Prefer urine or hair follicle collection and experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
--- - - - - - - - - Sitting, standing, driving, lifting no more than 10 pounds.
--- - - - - - - - - Ability to concentrate on task at hand
Technical Training or Professional Licensing -N/A

Other:
--- - - - - - - - - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
--- - - - - - - - - Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements; weekends and holidays. - May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM.
--- - - - - - - - - Must have valid driver license and clean driving record with access to dependable and insured transportation.
--- - - - - - - - - Demonstrates good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; is able to manage concerns of patients and employees in a professional manner.
--- - - - - - - - - Basic computer skills in Microsoft office with the ability to learn new software.
--- - - - - - - - - Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment. Seek Supervisor guidance when appropriate.
--- - - - - - - - - Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
--- - - - - - - - - Access to cell phone with texting and emailing capabilities.
--- - - - - - - - - Access to computer with scanning, printing and faxing capabilities.

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