Lab Specimen Processor PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville is seeking a phlebotomy and specimen processing support. The role handles patient identification, specimen labeling, and proper routing of samples within the LIS environment, ensuring accuracy and safety throughout the workflow.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and communication of results to physicians, with on‑the‑job training provided. This on‑site position adheres to regulatory guidelines and supports laboratory operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens and orders in the LIS system.
• Ensure proper patient identification and labeling; reject specimens per policy.
• Operate the pneumatic tube system and triage routine vs. stat specimens.
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimens per tests ordered; label tubes accurately.
• Deliver specimens to appropriate lab areas and store properly.
• Communicate test results to physicians; fax results on request.
• Follow regulatory and infection control guidelines.
• Perform phlebotomy and related duties as needed by Medical Director.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Labeling accuracy

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tube system

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.

Desired

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