Lab Runner

Lab Runners are a huge asset to our procedural departments and to the lab! By having volunteers pick up lab specimens we allow staff to focus on clinical duties and impact the speed upon which our patients and their physicians receive test results. They pick up lab specimens from designated locations throughout the Hospital once each hour during a 4 to 5-hour shift and deliver them hourly to the Main Lab. Lab Runners document specimens in their locations and keep track of the numbers of specimens collected in different areas.

Volunteers in this assignment must:

1. Possess a high level of commitment and dependable attendance.

2. Have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

3. Understand and be able to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

4. Be able to walk long distances for extended periods of time.

5. Possess good manual dexterity for handling patient specimens.

6. Understand Universal Precautions and practice effective infection control.

Disclaimer: Our volunteer assignments are on-going, we ask that our volunteers commit to volunteering once a week (2-4 hours) for at least 6 months to ensure a positive impact to our hospital. The volunteer shifts listed are all of the possible shifts for the assignment, please check with Volunteer Services for more information.
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19 we ask that you are able to wear the appropriate PPE and follow proper sanitation guidelines to ensure that we keep our patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers safe. More information will be provided in your specific assignment on what this will entail.

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