Laboratory Processor - As Needed

Meritus Medical Center; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Meritus Medical Laboratory in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Laboratory Processor - As Needed to support specimen reception, processing and data entry. This essential role contributes to timely, accurate lab results and patient care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

responsibilities include receiving and verifying specimens, reviewing demographics, and maintaining records while delivering strong customer service and teamwork in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory or medical office experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort working with data entry, documentation, and laboratory systems.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn laboratory safety practices and specimen handling procedures.
• A team-oriented mindset with a dedication to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, registering, and verifying patient specimens and test requests for accuracy.
• Reviewing patient demographics, billing information, and diagnoses, and resolving discrepancies.
• Serving as a key resource for specimen inquiries while providing excellent customer service.
• Preparing specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, measuring, and packaging.
• Ensuring proper storage, handling, and shipment of specimens for in-house and reference testing.
• Accurately entering data, scanning documents, and maintaining electronic and paper records.
• Communicating critical values and managing failed fax notifications as needed.
• Following laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards at all times.
• Working independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Meritus Medical Laboratory
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Laboratory Processor - As Needed
2:00pm-10:30pm
Weekdays, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes of Patient Care

At Meritus, every test result tells a story — and it starts with you. As a Laboratory Processor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring specimens are received, prepared, and handled with accuracy, care, and attention to detail. Your work directly supports providers, patients, and the clinical teams who rely on timely, precise lab results. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value accuracy, and enjoy being part of a collaborative healthcare team, this role could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

In this essential role, you’ll support laboratory operations by:

Receiving, registering, and verifying patient specimens and test requests for accuracy

Reviewing patient demographics, billing information, and diagnoses, and resolving discrepancies

Serving as a key resource for specimen inquiries while providing excellent customer service

Preparing specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, measuring, and packaging

Ensuring proper storage, handling, and shipment of specimens for in-house and reference testing

Accurately entering data, scanning documents, and maintaining electronic and paper records

Communicating critical values and managing failed fax notifications as needed

Following laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards at all times

Working independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail

Contributing to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality

What We’re Looking For

• Prior laboratory or medical office experience

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Comfort working with data entry, documentation, and laboratory systems

Knowledge of or ability to learn laboratory safety practices and specimen handling procedures

A team-oriented mindset with a dedication to high-quality work

Work Environment & Expectations

Frequent concentration and sustained attention to detail

Regular handling of laboratory specimens and materials

Physical tasks may include standing, lifting up to 30 lbs, bending, and fine hand-eye coordination

Adherence to all safety protocols and infection prevention standards

Why Meritus?

At Meritus, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health of our community. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of knowing your work truly matters.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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