Specimen Processor - Precision Lab Support for Healthcare

Unified Women's Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Financial & Retirement Planning

Income Protection

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development

Job summary

Unified Women's Healthcare in Houston is seeking a Specimen Processor I to support cytology, histology and molecular microbiology workflows. You will handle specimen receipt, labeling and triage while assisting lab staff with daily tasks in a fast-paced medical setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, data entry skills and familiarity with medical terminology; 2 years of relevant lab experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Lab experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Unified Women's Healthcare in Houston is seeking a Specimen Processor I to support cytology, histology and molecular microbiology workflows. You will handle specimen receipt, labeling and triage while assisting lab staff with daily tasks in a fast-paced medical setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, data entry skills and familiarity with medical terminology; 2 years of relevant lab experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.