Laboratory Specimen Processor - Histology

Complex Specimen Processor- Histology
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Complex Specimen Processor- Histology? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
The Complex Specimen Processor is responsible for management of all inbound and outbound microbiology, histology, and cytology samples including, tracking, accessioning, processing, problem specimens, and preparation for submission to referral laboratories. Works in a Market or Core Laboratory Setting. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
Tracks samples submitted from hospitals through receipt in laboratory. Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory/pathology information system
Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner
Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection, storage, transportation, and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
Assesses specimen requirements for testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement or test request issues with submitting entity (laboratory/client).
Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule
Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing
Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens
Referral Testing Functions:
Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; Maintain Hazardous Waste Containers in the designated/documented storage areas.
Report any spills, cleanup of minor spills within abilities and follow the Emergency Response Activities described in the facility's Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
a High School Diploma/GED required
~ 1-3 years in a market or commercial clinical laboratory setting preferred

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses
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