Precision Lab Prep Technician: Specimen Processing

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center seeks a Prep Technician to accurately process and label laboratory specimens collected from clinics, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities. The role ensures proper patient identification, verifies test orders, and prepares samples for in-house and reference testing, upholding regulatory and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include verifying specimens with two identifiers, entering data into the LIS, and coordinating with lab departments to

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in specimen processing or a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Familiarity with specimen collection, labeling, and laboratory workflow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic computer use and data entry; experience with LIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies specimens with proper patient identification and barcodes.
• Reviews orders for accuracy, completeness, and priority; seeks clarification as needed.
• Enters patient demographics, test orders, and specimen information into LIS.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate lab departments and ensures timely delivery.
• Maintains specimen quality by checking type, volume, and expiration; documents rejections.
• Packages specimens for referral to outside labs, completing required paperwork.

Skills

Specimen processing

Lab workflow

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

Manual dexterity

Tools

LIS

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center seeks a Prep Technician to accurately process and label laboratory specimens collected from clinics, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities. The role ensures proper patient identification, verifies test orders, and prepares samples for in-house and reference testing, upholding regulatory and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include verifying specimens with two identifiers, entering data into the LIS, and coordinating with lab departments to