Specimen Processor, Overnight

BioReference Health, LLC; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ is hiring a Specimen Processor to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs. You will prepare samples for shipping, handle patient records with accuracy and confidentiality, and support production goals.

The role involves labeling, data entry, and maintaining clean workstations in a fast-paced lab environment; shifts are overnight and include one weekend day, with equal opportunity employer statement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent OR ability to pass typing test.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Prior Lab, Processing and Data Entry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, label and process specimens as required for processing.
• Enter demographics, transcribe and review all specimen data into the laboratory information system.
• Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel.
• Maintain production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent (minimum 28-35 cases) per hour
• Disinfect work station before and after use. Keep work station neat and clean.

Skills

English fluency

Typing test

Data entry

Lab processing

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The schedules vary, with all shifts overnight and each including one weekend day.

Company Overview

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.

Position Specific Details

Position Summary:

The Specimen Processor must maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent. In this role, you will prepare samples for shipping, ensuring they are secure and shipped to the correct laboratory. It will also be your responsibility to handle patient medical records with complete accuracy and confidentiality.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Receive, identify, label and process specimens as required for processing. This includes all labeling of specimen containers and any other materials submitted by the client.
• Enter demographics, transcribe and review all specimen data into the laboratory information system.
• Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel.
• Display the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by our clients.
• Adheres to core values, safety, compliance policies and procedures.
• Must Maintain production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent (minimum 28-35 cases) per hour
• Report malfunctioning workstations to management for HELP tickets.
• Disinfect work station before and after use. Keep work station neat and clean
• Must be able identify requisitions that are continually failing to download and have missing information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent OR ability to pass a typing test.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Prior Lab, Processing and Data Entry experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for continuously for 8 hours.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires contact with specimen requisitions, biohazardous body fluids, and other hazardous chemicals.
• Fast paced and noisy environment that sometimes includes interruptions and distractions.
• OSHA risk factor: Category 1.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Specimen Processor must maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent. In this role, you will prepare samples for shipping, ensuring they are secure and shipped to the correct laboratory. It will also be your responsibility to handle patient medical records with complete accuracy and confidentiality.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Receive, identify, label and process specimens as required for processing. This includes all labeling of specimen containers and any other materials submitted by the client.
• Enter demographics, transcribe and review all specimen data into the laboratory information system.
• Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel.
• Display the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by our clients.
• Adheres to core values, safety, compliance policies and procedures.
• Must Maintain production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent (minimum 28-35 cases) per hour
• Report malfunctioning workstations to management for HELP tickets.
• Disinfect work station before and after use. Keep work station neat and clean
• Must be able identify requisitions that are continually failing to download and have missing information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent OR ability to pass a typing test.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Prior Lab, Processing and Data Entry experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for continuously for 8 hours.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires contact with specimen requisitions, biohazardous body fluids, and other hazardous chemicals.
• Fast paced and noisy environment that sometimes includes interruptions and distractions.
• OSHA risk factor: Category 1.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$16.50 - $16.50 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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