Specimen Processing Clerk - Evening Shift

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for the evening shift to handle receipt, preparation, and centrifugation of blood and body fluid specimens. The role involves clerical duties and maintaining accurate data in the Laboratory Information System.

Under supervision of the Specimen Processing Supervisor, you will communicate with phlebotomy, nursing, and CRT staff, assist with outreach and mailing prep, and ensure proper labeling and tracking of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Keyboard experience and general office skills desirable.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Receives laboratory specimens from phlebotomists and other avenues.
• Records time collected in the Laboratory Information System.
• Prepares samples for testing and centrifuges as appropriate.
• Ensures bar code labels are correct for instruments.
• Distributes specimens to specific work areas.
• Performs routine clerical duties and enters insurance/room numbers as needed.

Skills

Clerical skills

Telephone etiquette

Keyboard experience

General office skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for the evening shift to handle receipt, preparation, and centrifugation of blood and body fluid specimens. The role involves clerical duties and maintaining accurate data in the Laboratory Information System.

Under supervision of the Specimen Processing Supervisor, you will communicate with phlebotomy, nursing, and CRT staff, assist with outreach and mailing prep, and ensure proper labeling and tracking of