Lead Specimen Processor (Night Shift)

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Lead Specimen Processor to manage day-to-day workflow in the laboratory, handling cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology specimens. You will ensure staff training, adherence to CLIA/CAP/HIPAA policies, and clear communication with client services and couriers.

Night shift Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, with responsibilities including accessioning in LIS, verification of patient identifiers and test orders, quality control, inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare or laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn laboratory specimen handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming patient specimens against requisitions and LIS orders.
• Perform specimen accessioning in the LIS.
• Confirm patient identifiers, specimen labeling, collection date/time, and test orders.
• Evaluate specimens for acceptability according to laboratory policies.
• Process specimens by aliquoting, labeling, and preparing samples for analysis.
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transport.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Specimen processing

Laboratory workflow

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Lead Specimen Processor to manage day-to-day workflow in the laboratory, handling cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology specimens. You will ensure staff training, adherence to CLIA/CAP/HIPAA policies, and clear communication with client services and couriers.

Night shift Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, with responsibilities including accessioning in LIS, verification of patient identifiers and test orders, quality control, inventory