Laboratory Prep Technician

West Tennessee Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle specimen prep duties and related tasks in the lab. The role requires basic science knowledge, ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic, and is performed under direct supervision of the shift manager.

Essential duties include preparing specimens, recording results, accessioning, and ensuring timely sample processing. Prior lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic and has a basic knowledge of sciences.
• Prior laboratory experience is considered.
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned unique specimen preparations for lab studies.
• Records, enter into the computer and file results under supervision.
• Performs ordering and registration of specimens.

Skills

Specimen prep

Record results

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Category:

Lab

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for all assigned duties of the assigned specimen prep areas related to the preparation of specimens. Ability to read, writes, and performs basic arithmetic and has a basic knowledge of the sciences as normally acquired through high school graduation or the equivalent. Under the direct supervision of the Manager responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back by the department as designated by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs assigned unique specimen preparations for lab studies.
• Records, enter into the computer and files results of lab studies under the direct supervision of the manager.
• Performs special accessioning and ordering in assigned area.
• Reviews chain of custody forms and is able to identify correctable and/or fatal flaws.
• Prepares letters, including those for the Medical Review Officer and is responsible for mailing letters to the client/physician.
• Performs ordering and registration of specimens.
• Prepares various unique aliquots of specimens for lab testing.
• Evaluates sample adequacy for appropriateness.
• Schedules preparation of samples in order to meet turn-around-times.
• Pour-over and transport hazardous flammable waste to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the lab dock as needed.
• Contributes to the positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Ability to read, writes, and performs basic arithmetic and has a basic knowledge of the sciences as normally acquired through high school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior laboratory experience considered.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.