Specimen Accessioner

Pride Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Specimen Processor (2nd shift) for a 3-month assignment in Wichita, KS. The role involves processing and organizing specimens, data entry, and supporting the laboratory team.

Shift hours are 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with potential extension or conversion based on performance and staffing needs. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, basic computer skills, and an interest in laboratory specimen handling.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; basic understanding of computers.
• No prior experience required but laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort samples, puck samples, aliquot samples and scan/store.
• Handle -20 degree temperatures for short periods.
• Perform data entry and assist with processing and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Data entry

Laboratory sample processing

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Processor (2nd shift) to support our client’s medical facility based in Wichita, KS 67214. This is a 3 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details:

Job Name: Specimen Processor (2nd shift)

Location : Wichita, KS 67214

Duration : 03 months with possibilities of extension

Shift : 3:30PM-12:00AM M-F

Payrate : $ 17.50-18.50/hr. on w2/Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Job Details:

• The responsibilities will be sorting samples, pucking samples, aliquotting samples, scanning and storing samples, pulling samples from the refrigerator/freezer and the ability to handle -20 degree temperatures for 5-10 minutes at a time. 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.

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

Fair Chance Employment
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.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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Company Description

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, pet insurance and empl