Lab Specimen Processor PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician to admit patients, process specimens and orders using the LIS, and ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.

You will operate the pneumatic tube system, prepare and centrifuge specimens, and deliver them to the appropriate laboratory areas while maintaining regulatory and infection control standards. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• No experience required. We provide comprehensive on the job training.
• One year in a clinical laboratory is desirable.
• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in LIS.
• Ensures proper patient identification and labeling of specimens.
• Operates pneumatic tube system; prioritizes routine and stat specimens.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to tests ordered.
• Labels tubes and delivers specimens to laboratory areas.
• Communicates test results to physicians; faxes results on request.
• Abides by regulatory and infection control guidelines.
• Performs phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived or moderately complex testing as needed and approved.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year clinical laboratory experience (desirable)

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.

Desired:

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