Evening Specimen Processor - Growth & Benefits

Valley Behavioral Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Mental health support

Education assistance

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Specimen Processor for the Valley Lab, supporting lab workflow by properly identifying, preparing, and documenting samples for testing.

You will verify patient identifiers, enter data, centrifuge and aliquot specimens, and ensure safe handling of waste and supplies in a clean, compliant environment. This is an evening shift with reliable schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for laboratory testing and analysis including managing specimen containers, verifying patient identifiers on the sample and test request forms, entering data into the lab information system, and ensuring correct specimen labeling
• Prepares aliquots and delivers specimens for testing
• Centrifuges and disposes of specimens
• Resolves and documents any problems relating to specimen samples, collection, and processing
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times
• Handles and disposes of medical and chemical waste

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Specimen Processor for the Valley Lab, supporting lab workflow by properly identifying, preparing, and documenting samples for testing.

You will verify patient identifiers, enter data, centrifuge and aliquot specimens, and ensure safe handling of waste and supplies in a clean, compliant environment. This is an evening shift with reliable schedule and opportunities for professional development.