Lab Specimen Processor, 4:30p-1a

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. laboratory is seeking a phlebotomy and specimen processing team member. You will admit patients, process specimens, and ensure proper labeling in the LIS, while prioritizing routine and stat orders.

You will operate pneumatic tube systems, centrifuge and aliquot specimens, deliver to lab areas, and communicate results to physicians. Training provided; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year in a clinical laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens in LIS; ensure proper patient identification and labeling.
• Operate pneumatic tube system; prioritize specimens into routine and stat; centrifuge and aliquot as ordered.
• Deliver and store specimens correctly; communicate test results to physicians and fax results upon request.
• Perform phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived/moderately complex testing as approved by Medical Director.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in appropriate LIS system. Ensures proper patient identification and labeling of all specimens or rejects specimens according to policy. Operates the pneumatic tube system, prioritizes specimens into routine and stat, centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to tests ordered, accurately label all tubes, accurately deliver specimens to laboratory areas, and properly store all specimens. Communicate test results to physicians, fax results upon request. Abide by all regulatory and infection control guidelines. Perform phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived or moderately complex testing as needed and approved by Medical Director.

Qualifications

No experience required.We provide comprehensive on the job training.If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community,

Desired

• One year in a clinical laboratory
• High School Diploma or GED