Central Processor- FT Days Adena Main Laboratory

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Central Processor for the Day shift to support the Laboratory. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy in handling specimens, adherence to testing procedures, and collaboration with hospital staff.

Under supervision, you will verify samples, prepare and label specimens, and ensure timely delivery to the appropriate lab department. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for growth within Adena Health System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, ensures patient samples meet lab quality and ID standards for testing.
• Prepares specimens, verifies type, volume, handling and storage conditions.
• Communicates with phlebotomists, lab staff and patients as needed; may perform automation line maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Processor- FT Days

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.

Job Description

Central Processor- FT Days

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Central Processor


• Salary: Offers based on experienced


• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day shift 10:00 am - 6:30 PM- every other weekend


• Location/Department: Chillicothe –Laboratory

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making


• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Growth-focused culture


• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs


• Tuition assistance and education support


• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities


• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

Under the direct supervision of the Central Processor Team Lead and Manager, the Central Processor assumes the responsibility for ensuring patient samples met laboratory quality and identification standards for testing according to related procedures under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and department. Prepares specimens for testing: verifies correct sample type, volume, handling and storage conditions. Properly centrifuges, aliqouts and labels specimens and delivers to appropriate laboratory department in a timely manner. Professionally communicates with phlebotomists, Lab Technicians, hospital staff and patients by phone and in person as needed. Performs Automation line maintenance. The central processor is a departmental ambassador and is responsible for providing excellent customer service. This position does have access to confidential patient information and direct patient care. This position does not have access to funds.

Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation


• Strong healthcare coverage options


• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase


• PTO that grows with tenure


• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class