Lab Specimen Processor, 4:30p-1a, Saturday-Wednesday

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Support to admit patients, collect and process specimens, and ensure accurate labeling in the LIS. The role requires handling routine to moderately complex testing under supervision and adhering to regulatory and infection control guidelines.

No prior experience is required as comprehensive on-the-job training is provided; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for candidates with a year of clinical laboratory

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in LIS; ensures proper patient identification and labeling; rejects specimens per policy.
• Operates pneumatic tube system; prioritizes routine and stat specimens; centrifuges and aliquots specimens; labels and delivers tubes to appropriate areas.
• Communicates test results to physicians and faxes results upon request.
• Abides by regulatory and infection control guidelines; performs phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived or moderately complex testing as approved by Medical Director.

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.

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.

Desired

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