Specimen Processor

Position Summary
As a Specimen Processor, you will maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs is consistent. You will prepare samples for shipping, ensuring they are secure and shipped to the correct laboratory. You will also handle patient medical records with complete accuracy and confidentiality.

• 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.
• Adhere to core values, safety, compliance policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Identify requisitions that are continually failing to download and have missing information.

• 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 is a plus.

• Ability to sit continuously for 8 hours.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.

• 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.

Bio Reference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.