Night-Shift Lead Specimen Processor

Unified Women's Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Unified Women's Healthcare in Tampa, FL seeks a Specimen Processor – Lead to manage specimen processing across cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology. The role requires strong data-entry skills and familiarity with medical terminology, with night shifts Tue–Sat, 9:30 PM–6:00 AM.

You will lead daily workflow, ensure staff training, and coordinate communications for the department, while maintaining regulatory compliance and specimen integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn laboratory specimen handling procedures.
• Previous healthcare or laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming patient specimens against requisitions and LIS orders.
• Perform specimen accessioning in the Laboratory Information System (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.
• Prioritize STAT, timed, and critical specimens.
• Route processed specimens to appropriate testing departments or reference laboratories.
• Perform quality control and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Verifying patient insurance and confirming ICD-10 diagnosis code compliance before accessioning.
• Maintain Accessioning minimum productivity requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory policies.
• Assist with inventory management and routine maintenance of processing equipment.
• Organize Lab specimen storage and supplies.
• Communicate specimen issues with client services staff, couriers, and laboratory personnel.
• Document and resolve specimen discrepancies following established procedures.
• Assist all technical lab staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and applicable training.
• Complete specimen projects.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unified Women's Healthcare in Tampa, FL seeks a Specimen Processor – Lead to manage specimen processing across cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology. The role requires strong data-entry skills and familiarity with medical terminology, with night shifts Tue–Sat, 9:30 PM–6:00 AM.

You will lead daily workflow, ensure staff training, and coordinate communications for the department, while maintaining regulatory compliance and specimen integrity.