Lab Specimen Processor, 7p-11p

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to admit patients, process specimens, and handle laboratory orders in the LIS. You will label tubes, deliver specimens, and communicate results to physicians, following safety and infection-control guidelines.

No experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year in a clinical laboratory is preferred. The role includes phlebotomy and basic waived testing when needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens and orders in LIS.
• Label tubes accurately and deliver specimens to lab areas.
• Communicate test results to physicians and fax results on request.
• Abide by regulatory and infection control guidelines.
• Perform phlebotomy and waived to moderately complex testing as approved.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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. If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply.

Desired:

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