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Review providers orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory test per requisition. Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collection. Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy. Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collectors initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport. Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time. Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor. Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy. Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental ...Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory, Assistant, Healthcare, Specimen