Midnight Specimen Processing Tech I

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Full-time Specimen Processing Technician in the General Laboratory. Midnight shift with every other weekend and 2-3 holidays per year. Performs specimen processing, LIS data entry, labeling, and QA tasks to ensure accurate test orders.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and knowledge of LIS and specimen processing; benefits include medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) match, and generous PTO including 12 weeks parental leave.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Previous specimen processing experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laboratory specimens and request slips for accuracy of test orders and correct specimen types.
• Inputs test orders in LIS and prints/affixes labels to specimens; prioritizes stat work to meet turnaround times.
• Processes multiple specimens from invasive procedures with drug administration on time intervals.
• Prepares and sends out specimens to national reference labs per guidelines.
• Follows protocol for receiving ChristianaCare phlebotomy specimens and reconciles tracking slips.
• Verifies PowerChart requisition/specimen match for ED and in-house samples; uses patient data to ensure correct ID.
• Registers outpatient drop-off samples in Soarian; selects encounter and orders tests; completes agency registrations.
• Performs daily audits to ensure accuracy of test orders.
• Handles all telephone requests courteously; seeks guidance from supervisor/MLS when needed.
• Follows LIS downtime procedures and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs duties safely and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritize multiple tasks

Verbal communication

Telephone courtesy

Knowledge of specimen processing

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Ability to follow procedures

Typing / keyboard skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

LIS (Lab Information System)

Soarian

PowerChart

MLS

Job description

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Full-time Specimen Processing Technician in the General Laboratory. Midnight shift with every other weekend and 2-3 holidays per year. Performs specimen processing, LIS data entry, labeling, and QA tasks to ensure accurate test orders.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and knowledge of LIS and specimen processing; benefits include medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) match, and generous PTO including 12 weeks parental leave.