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Specimen Processor - 2nd Shift
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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.
$44,813 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- 2nd Shift Labcorp
- 3.3 Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $17.75
- $19.
Albany NY Work Schedule:
Tuesday- Friday 4:30 pm
- 1:00 am and Saturdays 3:30 pm
- 8:30 pm
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing Communicate effectively with client office staff Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems Meet department activity and production goals Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Accurately identify and label specimens Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on clientMinimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent 1 year or more experience (lab, accessioning, data entry, manufacturing or warehousePreferred Qualifications:
1year or more of medical or patient facing healthcare experienceAdditional Job Standards:
Comfortable handling biological specimens Ability to accurately identify specimens Experience working in a team environment Strong data entry and organizational skills High level of attention to detail Experience with MS Office Able to lift up to 40lbs. Able to pass a standardized color blindness test Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for this onsite Clerk position! The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices.Pay Range:
$17.75- $19.