Lab Specimen Processor & Clerk – Night Shift

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King\'s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services during the night shift. Responsibilities include specimen processing, accessioning, and maintaining documentation to ensure efficient workflow.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 years of healthcare/clinical experience. Lifting and standing as described in the physical demands, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 years in healthcare/clinical setting or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls in a timely and courteous manner.
• Contacts ordering facilities and patients for sample recollection as needed.
• Processes and accessions blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens.
• Centrifuges specimens and manages automated instrumentation.
• Loads and unloads samples from laboratory equipment.
• Reviews and reconciles pending logs and investigates discrepancies.
• Performs clerical and processing duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen processing

Clerical support

Lab operations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UK King\'s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services during the night shift. Responsibilities include specimen processing, accessioning, and maintaining documentation to ensure efficient workflow.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 years of healthcare/clinical experience. Lifting and standing as described in the physical demands, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with