Precision Specimen Processor - Fast-Paced, High-Detail Lab

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Stockton, CA seeks a Specimen Processor to accurately accession and process specimens, ensuring correct demographics, test requests, and specimen integrity. You will operate processing equipment, document actions thoroughly, and uphold HIPAA and lab safety standards.

Key duties include centrifugation, storage and transport of specimens, routine maintenance of centrifuges, and collaboration with ordering physicians and testing staff to relay critical information and address

Qualifications

• 2 years experience processing laboratory specimens.
• Medical Terminology Certificate required.
• Valid CA Driver's License.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and keyboard operation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately accession and process all clinical specimens, ensuring correct demographic information, clinical history, and test requests.
• Prepare and process specimens according to established protocols, including centrifugation, storage, and transport, while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of processing equipment, including centrifuges, and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all specimen handling, accessioning, and distribution, including transport logs.
• Collaborate effectively with ordering physicians and testing personnel to relay critical information and investigate delinquent reports.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety protocols, hazard programs, and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and clinical laboratory laws.

Skills

Good communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Keyboard operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA or AS degree in chemical physical biological or laboratory science

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Dignity Health in Stockton, CA seeks a Specimen Processor to accurately accession and process specimens, ensuring correct demographics, test requests, and specimen integrity. You will operate processing equipment, document actions thoroughly, and uphold HIPAA and lab safety standards.

Key duties include centrifugation, storage and transport of specimens, routine maintenance of centrifuges, and collaboration with ordering physicians and testing staff to relay critical information and address