Specimen Processing Tech

The Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for managing specimens in the clinical laboratory, performing tasks such as receiving, processing, and releasing orders. The role requires positive patient identification, correct tube types, and specimen conditions to ensure laboratory results. The technician troubleshoots specimen and order issues and communicates with care providers across the Health System.

Requirements

• Creates Registration encounters, releases orders out of HIS when indicated; receives samples in LIS; prints barcode labels and affixes labels to specimens.
• Completes order entry functions or paperwork as required. Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, specimen sterility, and transport conditions for specimens.
• Ensures positive patient identification, correct specimen collection and handling/transport; performs specimen processing duties and prioritizes based on urgency
• Assists in pathology specimen preservation, by adding formalin to specimens, and/or paging residents or providers as needed.
• Fields inquiries and communicates information in written and verbal formats. Answers the phone and provides customer service to internal and external customers following established standards.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan