Lab Processing Tech

DCH • Tuscaloosa, AL

396d

About The Position

The position oversees the processing of all specimens received in the laboratory, which includes evaluating specimen integrity, ordering specimens, aliquotting specimens, and packaging specimens for outside testing. The role also involves performing clerical functions related to the entry of laboratory data, reporting, and posting of laboratory reports.

Requirements

• High school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
• Preferable laboratory work experience, but not required.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, appropriate laboratory equipment and computers.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Mobility sufficient to move about including standing, reaching, stooping/crouching, bending, lifting, turning and handling.
• Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 10 pounds.
• Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal.
• Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports and receives specimens with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of the patient.
• Operates and performs maintenance on processor equipment, troubleshooting when needed to ensure analyser is working properly.
• Assists with Laboratory Call Center Tech when needed.
• Performs clerical duties necessary to process laboratory specimens, reports and logs.
• Inventories and stocks supplies, checking, inspecting and ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Assists with employee counseling and guidance.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
• Assists in training of pre-analytical employees.
• Assists in monitoring workflow in processing and referral testing areas.
• Is in charge of preanalytical operations in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor and Technical Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees