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Griffin Hospital

Specimen Processor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Derby, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.

$45,676 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Receive and process samples by scanning them into Meditech individually. Register new employees using information they fill out & send on specimen collection forms. Site batch all received specimens so that they are ready to be sent to Griffin Health's reference laboratory. Tracks and efficiently handles all unlabeled specimens or specimens with miscellaneous issues by adding them to the correct shared document. Confirms accuracy of client and specimen details. Examines specimens for adequacy, integrity, and appropriateness of specimen. Practices effective hand off with Specimen Collection Team Leads & Couriers. Performs quality checks on all specimen collection forms

EDUCATION

: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE

: On-the-job training provided. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.