Central Processing Technician 1- Lab- FT- Shift Varies

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated individual to join their lab team, providing essential technical support and ensuring accurate processing of lab tests. This role emphasizes excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. Join a recognized leader in healthcare that values diversity and provides opportunities for ongoing education and development in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options with 401K matching

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Onsite training

Short- and long-term disability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred with chemistry and biology coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support by processing lab requisitions and specimens.
• Respond to phone requests and enter lab test data into the computer.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Keyboarding skills (40 wpm)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Integrity and accuracy in patient identification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's Degree with chemistry and biology

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education: Associate's Degree with at least 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology.

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

Experience: Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding skills, 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, and work effectively under stress. Must work well in a team and demonstrate integrity and accuracy in patient identification. Flexibility regarding shift end times may be required.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, we offer many opportunities for professional growth. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and recognized among the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation with great heart programs. Our facilities include six cath labs and four EP labs, along with multiple medical and step-down units. We provide ongoing education, professional development programs, recognition awards, and support for new graduates through Nurse Residency. We value your well-being with comprehensive benefits, childcare, wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to 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:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, retirement options with 401K matching, 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