Central Processing Technician 1- Lab- PRN- 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huntsville is seeking a dedicated individual to provide technical support in the laboratory. The role involves processing requisitions, entering data, and ensuring high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing tasks. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Student loan reimbursement

401K matching

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates Degree in 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: 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 nationally 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, work under stress with minimal downtime, and collaborate effectively in a team. 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, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, the largest Emergency Department, and a Level 1 Trauma Center, 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 cath labs, EP labs, and multiple medical units. We provide ongoing education, professional development programs, recognition awards, and support for new graduates through Nurse Residency. Our benefits include health and wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and participate in the U.S. Army’s PaYS program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, retirement plans with 401K matching, 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