Specimen Processor

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAtlantic Women's Care Laboratory is seeking a Specimen Processor - Accessioning to support molecular testing workflows. The role involves accurate specimen receipt, labeling, and triage, along with data entry and coordination of supplies for the lab team.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and 2 years of lab assistant or specimen processor experience. This is a hands-on lab support position requiring attention to detail and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• 2 years' experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with testing requirements and identify specimens.
• Identify and label specimens accurately and distribute to testing areas
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for inventory levels as directed by leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to staff or leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and lab equipment and supplies
• Follow health and safety regulations when handling specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and lab safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assist technical staff and leadership with additional duties as needed

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

MidAtlantic Women's Care Laboratory is currently seeking a Specimen Processor - Accessioning to work with molecular, (Aptima), specimens. Experience in medical terminology and data entry is preferable. Processors will perform various support activities for laboratory technical staff including specimen receipt and triage, ordering and stocking of materials, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory workspace.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• 2 years' experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred