Specimen Processing Specialist - Pathology

Labcorp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 37,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist in Boston, MA. This role involves preparing specimens for testing, ensuring accurate identification and labeling, and performing data entry. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and prior laboratory experience is preferred. The position offers a pay range of $21.50 - $27.57 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, apply today!

Qualifications

• Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Responsible for slide filing, slide scanning, and block filing.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist to join our team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. This position will work with internal customers, patients & physician offices to ensure that all patient care needs are addressed accurately and efficiently. The Specimen Processing Specialist will provide product education and handle a wide variety of questions while providing market leading services. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving health and improving lives.

Pay Range: $21.50 - $27.57

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, potential on call rotating weekends

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Responsible for slide filing, slide scanning, and block filing
• Routes specimens by type to various staging areas or designated department
• Spin samples, pour urine tubes, and create frozen samples
• Pick up and deliver samples to clients/hospitals
• Unpack and route specimen to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimen to proper testing facilities
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Process all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform audits in order to resolve any outstanding issues

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blind test

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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