Specimen Prep & Processing Lab Assistant

TridentCare; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TridentCare is seeking a detail-oriented phlebotomy support role to ensure precise specimen handling, labeling, and requisition documentation. The position emphasizes accurate charting, proper tube types, and barcode placement on all specimens.

Responsibilities include routing specimens to the correct labs, processing redraws when needed, and maintaining strict PPE usage to protect staff from infectious materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimal 2 months of training in specimen collection if no prior experience.
• Proper knowledge of specimen collection appropriate to the test ordered; understanding test requirements.
• Awareness of factors that influence test results.
• Knowledge of medical (laboratory) terminology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Upon specimen arrival, mark locations for each test on the requisition.
• Ensure correct specimen is collected and tube types are written in the requisition margin.
• Fill in patient name, collection date/time, and phlebotomist number on requisition; place bar codes on all specimens.
• Inform facility and complete paperwork for redraws if needed (QNS PT & PTT, misspellings, mislabeled accession, missing specimens).
• Take redraw orders if a specimen is unsuitable for the required test.
• Scan all patient requisitions into Filebound.
• Centrifuge specimens appropriately to obtain adequate serum or plasma.
• Route in-house specimens to correct lab benches; route reference lab specimens for TRK Sendout Manifest.

Skills

Specimen collection knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Medical terminology familiarity

Attention to test impact factors

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

TridentCare is seeking a detail-oriented phlebotomy support role to ensure precise specimen handling, labeling, and requisition documentation. The position emphasizes accurate charting, proper tube types, and barcode placement on all specimens.

Responsibilities include routing specimens to the correct labs, processing redraws when needed, and maintaining strict PPE usage to protect staff from infectious materials.