Lab Processor

Central Ohio Primary Care; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ohio Primary Care in Westerville, OH seeks a Lab Processor to assist the laboratory team with processing clinical specimens used in diagnosis and treatment. The role involves routine and stat processing; you will help preserve sample integrity and support patient care.

The position is full-time with benefits. Hours are Monday–Friday 1:30pm–10:00pm, plus rotating Saturday 10:00am–5:30pm. HS diploma or GED required; training provided for waived kit testing.

Qualifications

• Required: HS diploma or GED
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques for waived kit testing
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and terminology
• Ability to log and track samples and results
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, sorts, counts and processes specimens
• Prepares specimens for testing and maintains sample integrity
• Retrieves samples for add-on testing
• Performs waived kit testing after training
• Sorts and files requisitions; prepares batches for testing
• Stocks inventory and maintains a clean work area; handles biohazard disposal
• Provides customer service duties (phones, results, pages) and participates in meetings
• Assists patients with phlebotomy needs in the lab draw station if applicable
• Performs all other assigned duties

Skills

Waived kit testing

Lab equipment handling

Medical terminology

Record keeping

Teamwork

Clear communication

Independent work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Lab Processor will assist the laboratory team in processing clinical specimens used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The employee performs all routine and stat processing.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday-Friday - 1:30pm-10:00pm, rotating Saturday - 10:00am-5:30pm
• Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with receiving, logging, sorting, counting and processing specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing. Preserves sample integrity and creates split samples when appropriate.
• Retrieves samples for add-on testing.
• Performs waived laboratory procedures for kit test after training and competency have been documented.
• Sorts and files requisitions.
• Prepares batches for Reference Lab Testing.
• Stocks inventory and maintains a clean work area. Fills supply orders for sites. Disposes biohazard material in the correct container.
• Customer service duties such as answer phone, look up results, fax or print results, page phlebotomist, etc. including problem resolution.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Assist patients with phlebotomy needs in the lab draw station if applicable.
• All other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Licensures & Certifications

Required: HS diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform waived kit testing
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment for centrifuging, etc.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with the lab staff
• Skill in keeping accurate record
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to follow written protocol
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to be adaptable to a changing work environment

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