Lab Specimen Processor: Quick, Critical Care Support

owensborohealth; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processor to provide technical and clerical support across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. The role processes specimens, enters data, and coordinates with providers and pathology teams to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may hold phlebotomy certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification (CPT, PBT or RPT) or Laboratory Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens.
• Registers patient demographics and test orders in the LIS.
• Prioritizes urgent cases (trauma, STATs, strokes, in/outpatients).
• Directs phlebotomists for STAT collections as needed.
• Maintains documentation and communicates test results to clinicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under supervision

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processor to provide technical and clerical support across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. The role processes specimens, enters data, and coordinates with providers and pathology teams to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may hold phlebotomy certification.