Lab Processing Technician I — Fast-Paced Data Entry & Support

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

On-site employee pharmacy

Health clinic

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a laboratory support specialist to receive and process requisitions and specimens, order specified lab tests, respond to phone requests, and accurately enter data into the computer. A High School diploma or GED is required, with an Associate degree preferred for advancement.

MLA certification is preferred, and strong keyboarding (40 wpm) and customer-service skills are important.

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 preferred (ASCP or AMT).
• Experience: Previous work experience strongly preferred; keyboarding 40 wpm preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication, fast-paced environment, confidentiality, teamwork, and flexible shift timing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process requisitions/specimens and order lab tests.
• Respond to phone requests and enter lab test data into computer.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree (chemistry & biology)

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a laboratory support specialist to receive and process requisitions and specimens, order specified lab tests, respond to phone requests, and accurately enter data into the computer. A High School diploma or GED is required, with an Associate degree preferred for advancement.

MLA certification is preferred, and strong keyboarding (40 wpm) and customer-service skills are important.