Specimen Processing Technician - 3rd Shift

Clinical Laboratory Company seeks a Specimen Processing Technician.

The Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.

This position requires a data entry background.

Shift:  Tuesday - Saturday 1:30 AM- 9:30 AM 

Functions performed may include but are not limited to:

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received
  

Education: 

• HS diploma or equivalent.
  

Required Knowledge: 

• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
  

Work Experience: 

• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.