Lab Specimen Processor PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a phlebotomy technician to support specimen collection and processing in our laboratory. The role requires performing phlebotomy, labeling, and transport of specimens while ensuring patient safety and accurate test orders.

On-the-job training is provided, and experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred but not required. This on-site position at Norton Healthcare involves coordinating with physicians, leveraging the LIS for order entry, and upholding regulatory

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in LIS.
• Ensure proper patient identification and labeling; reject specimens per policy.
• Operate pneumatic tube system; prioritize routine vs stat specimens.
• Label tubes accurately and deliver specimens to labs.
• Communicate test results to physicians; fax on request.
• Perform phlebotomy, morgue duties, and applicable waived or moderately complex testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIS system

Specimen labeling

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