Central Processing Technician 1- Lab- FT-2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital•Huntsville, AL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures. Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Previous work experience strongly preferred.
Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred.
Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.
Able to work in a high stress environment with little/no downtime.
Must be able to work in a team setting and maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.
Absolute integrity and accuracy in patient identification process.
Position may require flexibility related to the end of shift as shift end time may vary with workload.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.
MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred

Responsibilities

Receiving/processing requisitions/specimens
Ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures
Responding to phone requests
Entering lab test data into computer

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!