Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Handling & Microbiology

St. Joseph Hospital; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,375,000 - 73,469,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH, is seeking a laboratory technician to handle and process clinical specimens under supervision. The role involves accessioning, labeling, preparing samples for testing, and expediting STAT studies to ensure timely, accurate results.

The incumbent will use LIS/HIS systems, perform quality checks on orders, and assist with referral testing and transport logistics within a busy Central Processing area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab procedures.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from hospital and lab systems.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.
• Familiarity with specimen handling and processing policies.

Responsibilities

• Support mission and values of Covenant Health.
• Receive and process specimens and ensure proper labeling.
• Accession and enter patient data accurately in LIS/HIS.
• Prepare specimens for testing and transport to testing areas.
• Order and track tests, review results, and communicate with clinicians.
• Assist with inventory and minimal administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

LIS

HIS

Sunquest

Job description

St Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH, is seeking a laboratory technician to handle and process clinical specimens under supervision. The role involves accessioning, labeling, preparing samples for testing, and expediting STAT studies to ensure timely, accurate results.

The incumbent will use LIS/HIS systems, perform quality checks on orders, and assist with referral testing and transport logistics within a busy Central Processing area.