Lab Specimen Processor & Data Liaison

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processor to provide technical and clerical support across Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Urinalysis. You will receive, process, and track specimens, enter data into LIS, and support clinicians and staff with test results and specimen procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment, and a phlebotomy certification or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A phlebotomy certification (CPT/PBT/RPT) preferred or Laboratory Assistant cert (CLA/MLA/MLT) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens across multiple lab sections.
• Registers patient demographics and test orders in LIS.
• Prioritizes urgent cases (STATs, trauma, strokes).
• Directs phlebotomists for STAT collections when needed.
• Maintains chain of custody and accurate documentation.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results and specimen requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (CPT/PBT/RPT)

Job description

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processor to provide technical and clerical support across Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Urinalysis. You will receive, process, and track specimens, enter data into LIS, and support clinicians and staff with test results and specimen procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment, and a phlebotomy certification or equivalent certification.