Specimen Processor (Overnight Shift)

Schedule

Monday – Friday 11:00 pm – 7:30 am with rotating Saturdays.

Pay

Target pay: $20.25 per hour. Pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training, and budget.

About the role

Specimen Processors are responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing most samples that come into the department.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses.
• Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures at expected rates.
• Removes specimens from transport bags, enters patient data, labels samples and aliquots as needed for multiple testing.
• Keeps inventory of samples after testing has been completed by scanning into storage racks.
• Searches lab for any samples not scanned into storage racks.
• Sorts samples for distribution throughout the lab (Coggins, cytology, etc.).
• Scans tubes into storage racks and enters specimen data into database to verify the accuracy of information.
• Accessions various sample types for processing.
• Checks all trash containers within the Specimen Processing department when assigned.
• Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage.
• Ensures Turn Around Times (TAT’s) are met.
• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Restocks supplies as needed.
• Consults with senior peers on non-complex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience