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

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare provider recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in Alabama. This role offers the chance to provide essential technical support in a fast-paced lab environment, ensuring accurate specimen processing and data entry. With a focus on patient care and a commitment to professional growth, you will thrive in a supportive team atmosphere. Enjoy competitive benefits, including tuition assistance and wellness programs, as you contribute to a leading health system dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student loan reimbursement

Onsite training

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the lab by processing requisitions/specimens.
• Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into the computer.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Keyboarding experience

Prioritize and adapt to changing tasks

Maintain confidentiality

Handle high stress

Teamwork

Patient identification accuracy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates Degree with chemistry and biology coursework

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.

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

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

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

Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service environment, prioritize and adapt to changing tasks, maintain confidentiality, handle high stress, work in a team, and ensure patient identification accuracy. Flexibility regarding shift end times may be required.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, and our own Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to grow your skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and recognized among the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation with outstanding Heart Programs. Our facilities include six cath labs, four EP labs, and multiple medical and step-down units. We offer a campus training center, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, The Daisy Award, Nurse Residency Program, and more. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, childcare, wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and additional perks. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, partnering with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, disability coverage, retirement options with 401K match, nurse residency, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, onsite training, employee discounts, and more.

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al