Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor (Lab Outreach)

Full-time position (1.0 FTE) with day and swing shifts. Flexibility to work variable hours and days, including 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 as specified by regulatory requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures. This includes 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. Duties include assisting with slide preparation, staining, cover slipping, labeling, and performing transcriptionist-related tasks such as pathology report transcription, case preparation, document review, and report distribution.

Requirements

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

Working Conditions

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

Skills & Abilities

• Good organizational skills that 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

Pay

Salary range: $19.27 - $26.50 per hour

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & wellness coverage (medical, dental, and vision) for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents, beginning 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 and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs