Evening Lab Specimen Processing Specialist

Centers Health Care; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Processor to join our team. The role involves specimen procurement including sorting, accessioning and processing for in-house testing and reference laboratories.

The schedule is 12 PM - 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position requires strong data entry skills, familiarity with LIS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Training provided on the job.
• 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.
• Print end of night report to verify that all specimens received were released into LIS.
• Review the processing area at end of each shift to ensure all specimens are processed.
• Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift.
• Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology.
• Assist in 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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written comms

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Phlebotomy/MA certification

Clinical lab experience

Data entry skills

Medical terminology

Tools

Lab information system

Job description

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Processor to join our team. The role involves specimen procurement including sorting, accessioning and processing for in-house testing and reference laboratories.

The schedule is 12 PM - 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position requires strong data entry skills, familiarity with LIS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.