Overnight Specimen Processor

Pride Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking an Overnight Specimen Processor in Houston, TX. This position entails general support in the Specimen Processing Department with a focus on data entry. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a basic understanding of computers. The job requires flexibility due to changing demands and includes a night shift from Tuesday to Saturday. Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan, making this a great opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• No experience required, previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background including terminology applicable to a clinical lab is a plus.
• Flexibility due to changing customer demands is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Handle pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.

Skills

Data entry background

Good organization skills

Basic understanding of computers

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Overnight Specimen Processor to support our client’s medical facility based in Houston, TX 77072. This is a 12 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Name: Overnight Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant

Location : Houston, TX 77072

Duration : 12 months with possibilities of extension

Shift : Tuesday - Saturday (night shift) 11:00 pm-7:30 am

Payrate : $17.20/hr. on w2/Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client. The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement..

Education

• HS diploma or equivalent. Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing. Work Experience: No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred. Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.