Specimen Processing Specialist

Job Listing ID:

4497748

Job Title:

Specimen Processing Specialist Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Specimen Processing Specialist US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-39443

Position Category:

Laboratory

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Pathology Lab Services

Posting Salary Range:

$24.58•$33.26 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Saturday•Wednesday

Posting Hours:

3:00pm•11:30pm

HR Mission:

Healthcare

Drug Testable:

Yes

LinkedIn Job Code:

#LI-EC1 Department Overview The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for patient care activities in the laboratory by performing data entry, billing, client services, sample processing, resulting, filing, and laboratory procedures. The major duty is to prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing, which includes determining specimen acceptability, answering telephone inquires, and multi-tasking while working quickly and accurately. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude which will best serve the clients of the department, OHSU, and outside the organization. Function/Duties of Position Specimen receipt and processing Loads specimens onto automation line for processing. Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers. Accurately measures specimens, records volumes, and determines if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing. Directs samples to technologists and testing areas either manually or using the automation lines, or stores samples for future testing. Makes slides for staining. Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received. Determines acceptability of specimens received and calls ward or physician to clarify orders or advise of unacceptable samples. Performs data entry for samples received for testing Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels. Performs computer entry in Epic HIS system. Handles and processes samples for many labs on and off campus. Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers. Is responsible to see that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner. Coordinates and prepares samples to be shipped to outside labs for patient care and drug study testing Enters test request Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A