Lab Specimen Processor, 4:30p-1a

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. seeks a dedicated clinical support staff member to admit patients, process specimens in the LIS, and perform phlebotomy with strict adherence to labeling and patient identification procedures.

Responsibilities include delivering specimens to appropriate lab areas, communicating results to physicians, and performing waived or moderately complex testing as approved by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens in LIS; ensure proper patient identification and labeling.
• Label, deliver, and store specimens; communicate test results to physicians as requested.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic testing as needed and approved by Medical Director; adhere to infection control guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

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