Specimen Processing Tech I Entry Level Lab Support

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX is seeking a lab technician to correctly receive, accession, process, and assure proper identification of specimens.

The role includes evaluating specimen integrity, notifying appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens, and handling laboratory order entry and specimen receiving tasks. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year healthcare experience desired, but not required.
• Skills: CRT, medical terminology, PC.

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

PC

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Harris Health in Houston, TX is seeking a lab technician to correctly receive, accession, process, and assure proper identification of specimens.

The role includes evaluating specimen integrity, notifying appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens, and handling laboratory order entry and specimen receiving tasks. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential in a busy healthcare environment.