Specimen Processor

This Specimen Processor supports laboratory operations by performing pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties, including specimen accessioning, preparation, and adherence to established policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include accurate recordkeeping, inventory management, workspace maintenance, and ensuring patient confidentiality and laboratory security.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Summary of Essential Job Functions

The key responsibilities of the Specimen Processor include but not limited to:

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse, strongly preferred

Additional Job Standards:

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Experience with MS Office

• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office (ie. Excel, Word)
• Can work independently.

• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent such accommodation does not create an undue hardship on the business.

• A variable workload, periodic high activity level.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Sit for long periods of time, some bending, stooping and stretching
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes
• Keyboarding for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for handling and processing specimens
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves and lab coats

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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