Specimen Processing Specialist

Role Overview

Provide technical support for patient care activities in the laboratory by performing data entry, billing, client services, sample processing, resulting, filing, and laboratory procedures. Prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing, including determining specimen acceptability and multi-tasking while working quickly and accurately.

What You Will Do

Load specimens onto automation line for processing, centrifuge samples, accurately measure specimens, record volumes, and determine if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing. Perform data entry for samples received for testing, check accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels, and handle and process samples for many labs on and off campus.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have high school diploma and at least two years of college lab science courses, plus one year of college math or computer courses, or equivalent experience. Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be exposed to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards, radiation, and a noisy and crowded environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least two years of college lab science courses, plus one year of college math or computer courses
• Two years of clinical lab experience
• Successful completion of a Lab Assistant Training program including clinical lab experience

Benefits

• Salary range $24.58 - $33.26 per hour
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program