Lab Specimen Processor PRN, Evenings, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Scottsburg, Indiana is seeking a laboratory support role focused on phlebotomy and specimen processing. No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, with responsibilities including proper labeling, processing, and reporting of test specimens in alignment with LIS policies.

The role supports routine and stat testing, adheres to infection control and regulatory guidelines, and may include phlebotomy and related tasks under Medical Director guidance.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Familiarity with lab safety guidelines and specimen handling is a plus.
• Desirable: one year in a clinical laboratory; GED/HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and process specimens in LIS; ensure proper patient labeling and identify/reject specimens per policy.
• Operate pneumatic tube system; prioritize routine vs stat specimens; centrifuge and aliquot as ordered.
• Communicate results to physicians; abide by infection control and regulatory guidelines; perform phlebotomy and related duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Laboratory operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year clinical lab 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.

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