Complex Specimen Processor PRN- Microbiology

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage inbound and outbound samples, ensure accurate patient identification, and support test ordering and data entry. The role includes processing specimens, preparing batches for courier pickup, and performing clerical duties to support laboratory operations.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s degree and have at least two years of lab experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and specimen handling based on test ordered.
• Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.
• Ability to organize work by priority.

Aufgaben

• Be responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples, including tracking, accessioning/registration, sample 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 with accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrate understanding of specimen collection, culture set-up, storage, transport and testing requirements, plus specimen rejection criteria.
• Prepare, label, and handle laboratory specimens according to procedures based on specimen type and testing ordered.
• Prepare and receive batches of samples for courier pick-up and include any special instructions.
• Perform clerical duties such as telephone communication of test results, data entry, filing paperwork and assisting with supply inventory.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory methods knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

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 some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

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.

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