Specimen Processor, FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated team member to handle specimen processing, labeling, and specimen registration for lab testing. The role includes data entry, order placement, and basic administrative support within a fast-paced lab environment.

The position supports a general Laboratory-General department, reporting to a supervisor, with a night shift in Greenville, SC. Prior healthcare exposure is beneficial, but not required.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience is required; Six months of experience in healthcare environment involving computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledgeable on basic medical terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling biological samples.
• Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data.
• Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data.
• Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system.
• Answers telephone inquiries, fax results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties.

Skills

Fast-paced teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for specimen processing to include sorting, aliquoting, and centrifuging. It also includes registration of specimens, ordering lab tests, specimen labeling, monitoring computer reports and other administrative duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

• Performs specimen processing by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling biological samples. - 20%
• Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data. - 20%
• Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data. - 20%
• Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system. - 20%
• Answers telephone inquiries, conducting analytical problem solving. Faxes results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties. - 20%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job is a non management position that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience - No previous experience is required; Six months of experience in healthcare environment involving computer skills preferred

Other Required Skills/Experience

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledgeable on basic medical terminology (preferred)

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

Laboratory-General

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