Lab Specimen Processor PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a phlebotomy role in a clinical laboratory setting. The position involves admitting patients, processing specimens, and ensuring proper labeling and handling of all samples as part of standard laboratory workflows.

No prior experience is required as comprehensive on-the-job training is provided to learn specimen processing, phlebotomy, and regulatory guidelines, with a focus on patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Willingness to learn and work in a clinical laboratory.
• Committed to caring for patients and the community.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens and orders in LIS.
• Ensure proper patient identification and labeling; reject incorrect specimens.
• Operate pneumatic tube system; prioritize routine and stat specimens.
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimens; label tubes accurately.
• Deliver specimens to lab areas and store properly.
• Communicate test results to physicians; fax on request.
• Follow regulatory and infection control guidelines.
• Perform phlebotomy, morgue duties, and testing as approved by Medical Director.

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.

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,

Desired

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