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Columbia Memorial Health

SPECIMEN PROCESSOR

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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

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Job Description

SPECIMEN PROCESSOR - 12439
Posted on: August 7, 2026
Department:
LABORATORY
Division:
OPERATIONS
Full-time /
Part-time:
FT Shift:
DAYS Processes Patient specimens in to the Laboratory for testing. Orders tests on both inpatient and outpatient samples to be performed on site or for transport to the reference Laboratory. Answers the telephone to give patient results verbally, by faxing or delivering hard copy reports.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications:
Prior data entry skills required. Excellent phone skills required. Strong organizational skills( for completion of office and specimen processing duties required.) Knowledge of hospital/medical field desirable. Must be able to work independently.
Experience:
1 year minimum Clinical Laboratory experience in a processing area preferred.
Salary Range:
$18.95 - $24.35 Columbia Memorial Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.