Lab Technician – Specimen Prep & Processing

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support staff member to assist with specimen preparation, documentation, inventory control, and sample tracking. The role requires handling test requests, communicating with the team, and ensuring safe, efficient sample processing in a clinical setting.

Under supervision, you will learn to use SBAR handoffs, support training of new staff, and maintain high standards of safety and accuracy in all steps from labeling to shipping samples to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or higher education
• Prepares specimens and orders as per protocol.
• Maintains inventory and keeps accurate records.

Skills

Specimen prep

Documentation

Inventory management

Phone triage

Test processing

Prioritization

SBAR communication

Staff training

Problem solving

Safety awareness

External labs knowledge

Sample tracking

Sample logistics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Higher Education

Job description

Torrance Memorial is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory support staff member to assist with specimen preparation, documentation, inventory control, and sample tracking. The role requires handling test requests, communicating with the team, and ensuring safe, efficient sample processing in a clinical setting.

Under supervision, you will learn to use SBAR handoffs, support training of new staff, and maintain high standards of safety and accuracy in all steps from labeling to shipping samples to