Lab Specimen Processor PRN, Evenings, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Scottsburg, Indiana, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the clinical lab team. No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, processing specimens, labeling, operating the LIS, and communicating results to physicians. This on-site role offers training and a pathway to develop skills in phlebotomy and routine testing.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• One year in a clinical laboratory is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in LIS; ensures proper patient identification and labeling.
• Operates pneumatic tube system and prioritizes routine vs. stat specimens; centrifuges and aliquots as ordered.
• Labels tubes accurately and delivers specimens to appropriate lab areas; stores specimens properly.
• Communicates test results to physicians and fax results on request; adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Performs phlebotomy and basic testing as needed per Medical Director approval.

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