Evening Lab Specimen Processing Specialist

Centers Laboratory; Cedar Knolls (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Processor to support specimen procurement, sorting, accessioning and processing at our Cedar Knolls, NJ location. The shift is 12 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and the role requires accuracy and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The Processor will handle barcode verification, data entry in the lab information system, and coordination with reference labs, while following safety procedures and PPE

Qualifications

• Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Data entry skills are required.
• Medical terminology skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, sorts, accessions and processes patient samples for in-house testing and for reference laboratories.
• Responsible for barcoding and verifying all documentation.
• Performs manual entry of requisitions in the lab information system accurately in a timely manner.
• Validate and match information for specimens received; patient demographics, tests requested and billing information.
• Responsible for verifying and reporting any inconsistencies in accessioning, data entry, specimen identification, and sample type to supervisor.
• Process and verify send-out specimens before they are submitted to the reference laboratory.
• Responsible for printing end of night report to verify that all specimens that were received in the lab were released into the lab information system.
• Perform a thorough review of the processing area at the end of each shift to make sure all specimens are processed.
• Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift.
• Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology.
• Assists in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Lab teamwork

Education

Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant

Clinical laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Processor to support specimen procurement, sorting, accessioning and processing at our Cedar Knolls, NJ location. The shift is 12 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and the role requires accuracy and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The Processor will handle barcode verification, data entry in the lab information system, and coordination with reference labs, while following safety procedures and PPE