Specimen Processor

Interpath Laboratory; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Paid Time Off

Free in-house testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory in Washington state is hiring a Processor to support patient care by accurately handling specimens and data in a collaborative lab environment. Prior lab experience is preferred, but the key is reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork. The role involves specimen processing, data entry into LIS, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

The position offers full-time hours, a daytime schedule, benefits, and a commitment to professional conduct in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency with LIS/iLIMS learning ability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Dependable, adaptable, and committed to supporting evolving laboratory needs
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, quality, and professional conduct

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing: Receiving, identifying, labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for testing or transport while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Data management: Entering patient and specimen information into LIS and required software.
• Quality & compliance: Following lab procedures, safety standards, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory guidelines with QA records and logs.
• Laboratory support: Inventory management, stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, filing, answering phones, and routine non-technical duties.
• Problem solving: Identifying quality, labeling, or order discrepancies and resolving or escalating issues for timely testing.
• Team collaboration: Working with lab staff to support workflow, training, and a positive team culture.
• Reliability: Maintaining punctual attendance to support operations and patient/client service.

Job description

Join our team as a Processor and play a vital role in patient care behind the scenes! We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative laboratory environment. Experience is preferred, but what matters most is your commitment to quality, teamwork, and ensuring every specimen is handled with accuracy and care.

Pay:$17.50 - $23.70 Per Hour DOE

Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:30pm

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Specimen processing: Receiving, identifying, labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for laboratory testing or transport while maintaining specimen integrity.

Data management: Accurately entering patient and specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS) and other required software.

Quality & compliance: Following laboratory procedures, safety standards, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory guidelines while maintaining quality assurance records, temperature logs, maintenance logs, and other required documentation.

Laboratory support: Assisting with inventory management, stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, filing, answering phones, and other routine non-technical laboratory duties.

Problem solving: Identifying specimen quality, labeling, or order discrepancies and resolving or escalating issues appropriately to ensure timely and accurate testing.

Team collaboration: Working closely with laboratory staff to support workflow efficiency, participate in training and competency assessments, and contribute to a positive, respectful, team-oriented culture.

Reliability: Maintaining consistent, punctual, and dependable attendance to support laboratory operations, turnaround times, and exceptional patient and client service.

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory, pre-analytical specimen processing, or healthcare setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to learn Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/iLIMS)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Dependable, adaptable, and committed to supporting evolving laboratory needs
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, quality, and professional conduct

Physical Requirements:

• Clinical laboratory environment with automated equipment and routine staff interaction.
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision test.
• Regular handling of blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand motions, and work at a computer or laboratory workbench.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to travel between laboratory sites or rotate shifts as operational needs require.

OSHA Category: This role involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or infectious materials. Employees are required to follow OSHA safety standards and all infection control procedures. Hepatitis-B vaccination is offered to employees performing these duties.

About Us: Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.

We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships—with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.

At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

Washington State Pay Range

$17.50 - $23.70 USD

It is our company policy to provide, free of charge, the Hepatitis Vaccine Series for all employees of the company who may be exposed to blood or body fluids.
1. Employees will be counseled upon hire regarding the vaccination series.
2. Upon the signing of the proper form, the employee will begin their series at the next scheduled vaccination day after hiring.
3. The series will be administered by a nurse at a designated clinic or hospital.
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Eligibility for Hepatitis Vaccine will be decided by the employee's supervisor based on their possible exposure to blood or body fluids during job performance, such as (but not limited to): Phlebotomy, Sample handling, Testing, Courier of Specimens, Direct patient contact/care, Janitorial Services.

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