Night Specimen Processing Tech – Lab Ops

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for nights (10:30pm–7:00am). The role handles specimens upon arrival, verifies patient identifiers and container types, and processes samples for the automation line while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include releasing orders, receiving samples in LIS, labeling, and prioritizing work based on urgency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Phlebotomy program completion preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in specimen collection and processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates registration encounters and releases orders from HIS.
• Receives samples in LIS and prints affixes barcode labels.
• Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, specimen sterility and transport conditions.
• Prioritizes specimens based on clinical urgency and testing needs.
• Handles specimen processing tasks including aliquoting and storage.
• Assists with sterile processing, culture media selection, and basic preparation for automation line.
• Assists with training, questions from staff, and communication with providers.

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy program completed

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for nights (10:30pm–7:00am). The role handles specimens upon arrival, verifies patient identifiers and container types, and processes samples for the automation line while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include releasing orders, receiving samples in LIS, labeling, and prioritizing work based on urgency.