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Specimen Accessioner /Processor (per-diem)
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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.
$39,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Bristol, PA Work Schedule:
AS NEEDED
not to exceed 20 hours per week Monday - Friday 7:00pm - 3:30am, and rotatingSaturdays Job Responsibilities:
Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas Accurately identify and label specimens Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities Meet department activity and production goals Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Resolve and document any problem specimensMinimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:
1 year or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouseAdditional 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 the Specimen Processor I position! The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.Benefits:
Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.- Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please
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- If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!