Part-Time Night Shift Specimen Processor

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Casual Specimen Processing Technician on the Newark campus to support the General Laboratory team in pre- and post-analytical specimen processing.

The part-time midnight shift runs every other weekend from 10:30pm to 7:00am with 2-3 holidays per year. Responsibilities include labeling, sorting, prioritizing specimens (including STAT), and communicating priorities to testing personnel to help meet turnaround times. A collaborative team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of applicable clinical experience working with specimens in a laboratory environment or equivalent college coursework in a healthcare or science-related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, sort, and deliver laboratory specimens
• Print and accurately affix patient identification labels to incoming specimens
• Prioritize incoming work and ensure STAT specimens are promptly routed to the appropriate laboratory section
• Communicate specimen priorities to testing personnel to support established turnaround times
• Respond to inquiries from physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel
• Support the accurate and efficient flow of specimens throughout the laboratory

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Casual Specimen Processing Technician on the Newark campus to support the General Laboratory team in pre- and post-analytical specimen processing.

The part-time midnight shift runs every other weekend from 10:30pm to 7:00am with 2-3 holidays per year. Responsibilities include labeling, sorting, prioritizing specimens (including STAT), and communicating priorities to testing personnel to help meet turnaround times. A collaborative team environment is emphasized.