Lab Central Processing Technician 1- Lab- PT- 2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

On-site employee pharmacy

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented lab support technician to receive and process requisitions and specimens, and to order specified tests according to standard procedures. You will respond to phone requests and enter lab data into the computer, ensuring accuracy and speed in a high-volume environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree and chemistry/biology coursework preferred, and MLA certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree with chemistry and biology credits preferred.
• MLA certification from a recognized credentialing agency preferred.
• Previous work experience strongly preferred; keyboarding 40 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions and specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to SOP.
• Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Excellent communication

Confidential handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates Degree with chemistry/biology credits preferred

Tools

MLA certification preferred

Job description

Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures. Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.

License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred.

Experience: Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Able to work in a high stress environment with little/no downtime. Must be able to work in a team setting and maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Absolute integrity and accuracy in patient identification process. Position may require flexibility related to the end of shift as shift end time may vary with workload.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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