Specimen Processing Specialist
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Healthcare
Overview
Provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff. Functions include inpatient, outpatient, and client specimen processing and may include coordination of mobile phlebotomy service. Assists Manager/Team Coordinator with daily operations, coordination of work, customer satisfaction, new employee training, and meeting regulatory requirements. Prioritizes the workload and resolves problems without the Manager/Team Coordinator.
EducationAssociate degree and 1 year lab experience OR high school education with 5 years of lab experience.
Experience- Lab Experience required
- Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!
- Our Caring Workplace Environment
- Our Caring Tradition of serving communities for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
- Free and convenient parking
- Collaboration and shared governance
- CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
- Staff resiliency program and EAP
- Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year
- Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Emergency Backup Care – 10 days
- Paid Parental Leave – up to 4 weeks
- Family Caregiver Leave – 2 weeks
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
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