Complex Specimen Processor- Microbiology

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time off programs

401(k) with match

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Complex Specimen Processor in Microbiology in Dallas to manage inbound and outbound samples, ensure accurate patient identification, and perform test-entry and clerical duties. The role supports in-house testing and third-party submissions in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma (Associate’s preferred) and 2 years of lab experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.
• Ability to organize work according to priority.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and specimen handling based on tests ordered.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples, including tracking, accessioning, preparation and processing for in-house testing or submission to third parties.
• Ensure positive patient identification in handling, plating and labeling of samples and slides.
• Perform test order entry procedures accurately and timely.
• Demonstrate understanding of specimen collection, culture setup, storage, transport and testing requirements, plus rejection criteria.
• Prepare, label, and handle laboratory specimens per established policies.
• Prepare and receive batches of samples for courier pickup with special instructions.
• Perform clerical duties such as telephone communications, test result communication, data entry, filing, and inventory support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Complex Specimen Processor- Microbiology today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

• Be responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples to include tracking, accessioning/registration, sample preparation and processing, for in house testing or submission to third parties.

• Ensure positive patient identification in the handling, plating and labeling of samples and slides.

• Perform test order entry procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of specimen collection, culture set-up, storage, transport and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.

• Prepare, label, and handle laboratory specimens according to established policies and procedures based on specimen type and testing ordered.

• Prepare and receive (batches) samples for courier pick-up and include any special instructions.

• Perform clerical duties such as answering and making telephone, communication of test results, typing and data entry, sample retrieval, filing paperwork and slides, faxing documents and assisting with supply inventory.

You Should Have:

• High School Diploma required

• Associate’s Degree preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred

• Knowledge of laboratory methods as well as specimen collection, culture set up, storage, transport and testing requirements based on test requested or ordered.

• Excellent communication skills and effective team work

• Ability to organize work according to priority

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.