Night-Shift Specimen Processing Tech

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processing Tech for nights to join the clinical laboratory team. You will manage incoming specimens, perform pre-analytic tasks, release orders from HIS, receive in LIS, and prepare samples for the automation line.

The role requires good attention to patient identification, proper container handling, specimen condition checks, and adherence to safety and infection control policies. Training may be provided for phlebotomy and new staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 6 months of experience in a clinical laboratory - working with biological specimens.
• Phlebotomy program preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Creates Registration encounters, releases orders out of HIS when indicated; receives samples in LIS; prints barcode labels and affixes labels to specimens.
• Completes order entry functions or paperwork as required. Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, specimen sterility, and transport conditions for specimens.
• Ensures positive patient identification, correct specimen collection and handling/transport; performs specimen processing duties and prioritizes based on urgency
• Ensures the specimen and orders received are appropriate for requested testing. Prioritizes specimens based on clinical urgency. - Performs specimen processing duties including but not limited to: aliquoting urine and body fluid samples, supply storage, Kanban supply, inventory monitoring and storing patient samples appropriately.
• In Microbiology, uses sterile techniques to handle, manipulate, and inoculate specimens on to culture media, including but not limited to determination of selecting the correct culture media based on specimen, order and protocols, sterile aliquoting, sonification and tissue grinding.
• Assists in pathology specimen preservation, by adding formalin to specimens, and/or paging residents or providers as needed.
• Fields inquiries and communicates information in written and verbal formats. Answers the phone and provides customer service to internal and external customers following established standards.
• Consults Specimen Processing Coordinator, supervisor or lab leadership when appropriate.
• Assists other staff with processing questions or automation line issues.
• Assists with training new hires, students, or medical students, if applicable.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy and strictly adheres to safety and infection control procedures. Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education

High School Graduate

Completion of a Phlebotomy program

1+ years of experience in specimen collection and processing

Job description

Bell Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processing Tech for nights to join the clinical laboratory team. You will manage incoming specimens, perform pre-analytic tasks, release orders from HIS, receive in LIS, and prepare samples for the automation line.

The role requires good attention to patient identification, proper container handling, specimen condition checks, and adherence to safety and infection control policies. Training may be provided for phlebotomy and new staff.