Specimen Processor, Overnight

BioReference; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory provider in Elmwood Park is seeking a Specimen Processor. Responsibilities include accurately processing specimens, entering data into the laboratory system, and maintaining production goals. Candidates should have a High School diploma and strong English skills. The role demands the ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially noisy environment, ensuring all specimens are handled with accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential for processing and communication.
• Prior experience in lab processing and data entry is preferred.
• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens accurately.
• Enter specimen data into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain production goals for hourly specimen flow.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Lab processing skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 to 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.