Lab Specimen Processor – Fast-Paced, Detail‑Oriented

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Central Processing Laboratory Specimen Processor to join a high-volume, fast-paced lab team. You will handle specimen receipt, triage, labeling, and routing to testing departments, while ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.

The role requires attention to detail, prior experience in a lab or healthcare setting, and strong communication skills. This hourly position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED.
• Experience: 1 year in a fast paced environment; 6 months in customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and website navigation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and routing to testing departments.
• Enter and update EMR patient demographics, orders and results.
• Call critical results and assist with courier dispatch.
• Train new employees and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Central Processing Laboratory Specimen Processor to join a high-volume, fast-paced lab team. You will handle specimen receipt, triage, labeling, and routing to testing departments, while ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.

The role requires attention to detail, prior experience in a lab or healthcare setting, and strong communication skills. This hourly position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL.