Lab Xpress
Lab Xpress

60 Lab Express Specimen Processing Specialist Jobs Hiring Near You

Specimen Processing

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Job Title - Specimen Processing Location - Pittsburgh , PA 15220 Duration - 3+ Months Shift/Time ... Communicate all tests not performed [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of ...

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent * 1 year or more experience (lab, accessioning, data entry ... The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen ...

Specimen Processing

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Job Title - Specimen Processing Location - Pittsburgh , PA 15220 Duration - 3+ Months Shift/Time ... Communicate all tests not performed [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of ...

Lab Assistant Specimen Processing

Brampton, ON · On-site

CA$19.75 - CA$23.50/hr

Lab Assistant Specimen Processing Where YOU work, makes a difference. Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness ...

Specimen Processing

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Job Title - Specimen Processing Location - Pittsburgh , PA 15220 Duration - 3+ Months Shift/Time ... Communicate all tests not performed [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of ...

Specimen Processing

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Job Title - Specimen Processing Location - Pittsburgh , PA 15220 Duration - 3+ Months Shift/Time ... Communicate all tests not performed [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of ...

Specimen Processing

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Job Title - Specimen Processing Location - Pittsburgh , PA 15220 Duration - 3+ Months Shift/Time ... Communicate all tests not performed [TNP's] and lab accidents to clients within 24 hours of ...

Specimen Processor

Morehead City, NC · On-site

$15 - $17.50/hr

Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing. * Excellent customer relation skills. * Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level ...

Specimen Processor

Morehead City, NC · On-site

$15 - $17.50/hr

Medical Assistant or Lab Technician preferred or experience with specimen processing. * Excellent customer relation skills. * Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level ...

Showing results 41-60

PRN Specimen Processing Tech

The University of Kansas Health System

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$16 - $18.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


University Of Kansas Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

236th of 896 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Title
PRN Specimen Processing TechVaries - PRNBell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Specimen Processing Technician is a position within the clinical laboratory and microbiology that is responsible for managing specimens once they arrive in the department and handling multiple pre-analytical variables. Depending on the area of the lab, this may include, but are not limited to: positive patient identification, correct tube types, specimen conditions and integrity and how they affect laboratory results. The Specimen Processing Technician accepts samples in the laboratory and performs tasks including releasing orders out of the Hospital Information System (HIS), receiving specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and processing specimens to include aliquoting and preparation for the automation line. The specimen Processing Technician troubleshoots specimen and order issues and communicates with care providers across the Health System. The Specimen Processing Technician working in Microbiology is responsible for performing pre-analytic functions such as: specimen receipt, sterile processing, specimen manipulation including sonication and tissue grinding, determination of appropriate culture media for different specimen types and plating. The Specimen Processing Technician follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures, and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Creates Registration encounters, releases orders out of HIS when indicated; receives samples in LIS; prints barcode labels and affixes labels to specimens.
  • Completes order entry functions or paperwork as required. Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, specimen sterility, and transport conditions for specimens.
  • Ensures positive patient identification, correct specimen collection and handling/transport; performs specimen processing duties and prioritizes based on urgency
  • Ensures the specimen and orders received are appropriate for requested testing. Prioritizes specimens based on clinical urgency. - Performs specimen processing duties including but not limited to: aliquoting urine and body fluid samples, supply storage, Kanban supply, inventory monitoring and storing patient samples appropriately.
  • In Microbiology, uses sterile techniques to handle, manipulate, and inoculate specimens on to culture media, including but not limited to determination of selecting the correct culture media based on specimen, order and protocols, sterile aliquoting, sonification and tissue grinding.
  • Assists in pathology specimen preservation, by adding formalin to specimens, and/or paging residents or providers as needed.
  • Fields inquiries and communicates information in written and verbal formats. Answers the phone and provides customer service to internal and external customers following established standards.
  • Consults Specimen Processing Coordinator, supervisor or lab leadership when appropriate.
  • Assists other staff with processing questions or automation line issues.
  • Assists with training new hires, students, or medical students, if applicable.
  • Disposes of bio-hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy and strictly adheres to safety and infection control procedures. Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate
  • 6 months of experience in a clinical laboratory - working with biological specimens


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Completion of a Phlebotomy program
  • 1 or more years of experience in specimen collection and processing.


Required Licensure and Certification

  • If required by position to be filled, must obtain Department of Transportation and International Air Transportation Association certification within 180 Days
Time Type:Part timeJob Requisition ID:R-57023Important information for you to know as you apply:
  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.


What University Of Kansas Health System employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom


University of Kansas Health System logo

About University of Kansas Health System

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Operating within the healthcare industry, The University of Kansas Health System is a renowned medical institution located in Kansas City, KS, United States. Established in 1905, this not-for-profit health system has evolved to offer an extensive range of products and services, which spans across a variety of specialist areas such as cancer care, neurology, cardiology, and organ transplants, among others. The core mission of The University of Kansas Health System is to enhance the health and wellness of individuals and communities by providing world-class healthcare services, quality education and conducting advanced research. They are also known for their unwavering commitment to academic medicine, which sets them apart from their peers.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, KS, US