Advanced Specimen Processing Technician

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health support

Telemedicine services

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support professional to handle inbound and outbound samples, ensure proper specimen identification, and perform registration and order entry with accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of specimen collection, storage, transport, and testing requirements, plus the ability to organize work by priority and support quality improvement initiatives within a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and specimen handling requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.
• Ability to organize work according to priority.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound samples including tracking, accessioning, and preparation.
• Ensure positive patient identification in sample handling and labeling.
• Perform patient registration and test order entry accurately and promptly.
• Understand specimen collection, storage, transport, and testing requirements; recognize rejection criteria.
• Prepare, label, and handle specimens according to policies based on type and testing ordered.
• Manage storage and disposal of samples and slides per policy and schedule.
• Set up instruments, perform preventative maintenance and quality assurance; document results and escalate issues when needed.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and suggest workflow/process improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support professional to handle inbound and outbound samples, ensure proper specimen identification, and perform registration and order entry with accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of specimen collection, storage, transport, and testing requirements, plus the ability to organize work by priority and support quality improvement initiatives within a busy lab environment.