Specimen Processor II

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,654 - 42,981; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Educational assistance program

Job summary

aah is looking for a full-time Laboratory Specimen Processor in Winston-Salem, NC. The role requires two years of laboratory experience and a high school diploma. You will be responsible for obtaining, sorting, and processing clinical lab specimens while ensuring accuracy in the laboratory information system.

You will work third shift on weekends, specifically Friday through Sunday from 7pm to 7:30am. A comprehensive benefits package is included, which offers health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a laboratory specimen processing area.
• Experience includes phlebotomy, urine collection, and centrifuging.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources.
• Verifies acceptability requirements for laboratory specimens.
• Processes orders for specimens received in the lab.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data entry skills

Ability to follow instructions

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Department

60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Third shift weekends: Fri, Sat, Sun 7pm-7:30am

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Education / Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years experience in a laboratory specimen processing area required.

Experience includes phlebotomy, urine collection, and/or centrifuging, aliquotting, and transporting blood and body fluid samples. Experience may also include slide preparation and staining, microbiology setup, reagent preparation, instrument loading and/or point‑of‑care testing.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Completes a minimum of four continuing education hours outside of annual in‑service requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services.
2. Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.
3. Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens.
4. Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues. If unable to resolve, brings them to the attention of a Medical Laboratory Assistant on the shift.
5. Appropriately receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system.
6. Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels.
7. Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens.
8. Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.
9. Appropriately receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory information system.
10. Enters employee exposure lab orders into the Outreach laboratory information system.
11. Enters orders from a paper requisition into the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system.
12. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections.
13. Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting.
14. Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track.
15. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues.
16. Provides coverage of inbound calls for Laboratory Client Services during their off hours.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service.
• Effective computer information system and data entry skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Basic hand‑eye coordination and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

Work Environment

• Exposure to risk of infection from disease‑bearing specimens.
• Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease.
• Possible exposure to odorous and toxic/flammable/corrosive chemicals and specimens.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and face protection).

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: up to 20 lbs. maximum; up to 50 lbs. maximum; up to 100 lbs. maximum.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and more.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.