Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor

Additional position details: FTE 0.000001, on call with variable hours and days (including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).

About the Role

The Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor contributes to the overall patient experience by using organizational and communication skills to receive and process laboratory specimens according to regulatory requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include assessing requisition dates, specimen adequacy, and acceptability to ensure accurate order entry and high-quality laboratory results. In the Pathology Lab, you will also support histology, cytology, and transcriptionist workflows, including slide preparation, staining, cover slipping, labeling, pathology report transcription, case preparation, document review, and report distribution.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process laboratory specimens in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Assess requisition dates, specimen adequacy, and acceptability for accurate order entry.
• Support histology, cytology, and transcriptionist workflows in the Pathology Lab.
• Assist with slide preparation, staining, cover slipping, and labeling.
• Perform transcriptionist duties, including pathology report transcription, case preparation, document review, and report distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating effective communication.
• Prior education or demonstrated knowledge in medical terminology.
• 1 year of laboratory experience or a combination of education and related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Specimen processing experience, including esoteric reference lab specimen handling and packaging (preferred).
• Phlebotomy experience and/or knowledge of laboratory tests and ordering processes (preferred).
• College courses/credits toward an advanced degree, especially in science (preferred).
• Data entry, keyboarding experience, and computer proficiency (preferred).
• Medical Laboratory Assistant certification through the Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Good organizational skills to ensure accurate processing under adverse conditions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask while maintaining a calm and effectual demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Ability to adapt to new processes.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand/walk or lift/handle/carry between 20 and 50 pounds as a regular part of work duties.

Pay

Salary range: $19.27–$26.50 per hour.

• $1.27 extra for shifts between 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.
• $2.15 extra for shifts between 11:01 PM–7:00 AM.
• $1.10 extra for working weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and eligible dependents (begins within 30 days of hire).
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off (ETO) for part-time and above employees.
• Professional development through tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment programs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.