Lab Processor

COPC Brand; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

COPC Brand in Westerville, OH is seeking a Lab Processor to assist the laboratory team with processing clinical specimens used in diagnosis and treatment. The role covers routine and stat processing in a full-time, benefits-eligible capacity.

Responsibilities include receiving and logging specimens, preparing samples for testing, and supporting phlebotomy and customer service tasks as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of waived kit testing helpful.
• Ability to communicate with lab staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, logging, sorting, counting and processing specimens.
• Prepare specimens for technical testing and preserve sample integrity.
• Retrieve samples for add-on testing and prepare batches for reference lab testing.
• Perform waived laboratory procedures after training and competency documented.
• Maintain organized records and filing of requisitions.
• Stock inventory and keep a clean, safe work area; dispose biohazard materials properly.
• Provide customer service tasks such as answering phones, printing results, and paging staff.

Skills

Lab techniques

Lab equipment

Medical terminology

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Reading instructions

Written protocols

Teamwork

Clear communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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