Specimen Processing Tech I- Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to accurately receive, accession, process and identify specimens. You will ensure specimen integrity, notify staff of unacceptable specimens, and perform routine lab order entry and specimen receipt tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may have 1 year of healthcare exposure. CRT and medical terminology knowledge are valued, with strong PC skills to support data entry and specimen tracking.

Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: H.S. Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 1 year healthcare experience desired, but not required

Responsibilities

• Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimens.
• Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens.
• Performs laboratory order entry and specimen receiving functions.
• Assigns specific computer-generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy and records all items processed.

Skills

CRT

Medical Terminology

P.C.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset - our people - ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimens. Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens. Performs laboratory order entry and specimen receiving functions. Assigns specific computer-generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy and records all items processed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: H.S. Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 1 year healthcare experience desired, but not required

Special Requirements

• Skills: CRT, Medical Terminology, P.C.