Central Processing Technician 1- Lab- FT- 2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Huntsville seeks a lab technical support professional. This role involves processing requisitions and specimens, entering lab test data, and providing excellent communication in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong teamwork skills, with a preference for those with an Associates Degree and lab certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree with chemistry and biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support by processing requisitions/specimens.
• Orders specified lab tests according to standard procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

Overview

Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures. Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer.

Qualifications

Education:High School diploma or GED required.

Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.

License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred

Experience:Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Able to work in a high stress environment with little/no downtime. Must be able to work in a team setting and maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Absolute integrity and accuracy in patient identification process. Position may require flexibility related to the end of shift as shift end time may vary with workload.