Complex Specimen Processor- Histology

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Complex Specimen Processor manages inbound and outbound laboratory samples for in-house testing or submission to third parties. Duties include tracking, accessioning and registering samples, preparing specimens, organizing and processing cases, and ensuring positive patient identification when handling, aliquoting, and labeling samples or slides. The role also performs patient registration and test-order entry, manages sample and slide storage and disposal, and carries out assigned instrument setup, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance procedures. The processor documents work, identifies unacceptable outcomes, takes corrective action or escalates issues to department leadership, participates in continuous quality improvement, and provides input on workflows, systems, and processes.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services provides clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services to hospitals, physicians, and other clients. Its operations include a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories in four Florida divisions. The company describes its employee benefits as a total rewards package; eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and specimen collection, storage, transport, and testing requirements based on the test requested or ordered.
• Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.
• Ability to organize work according to priority.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of laboratory-setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound samples, including tracking, accessioning and registration, sample preparation, case organization, and processing for in-house testing or submission to third parties.
• Ensure positive patient identification when handling, aliquoting, and labeling samples and slides.
• Perform patient registration and test-order entry accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply specimen collection, storage, transport, testing, and rejection requirements.
• Prepare, label, and handle laboratory specimens according to established policies and procedures, specimen type, and testing ordered.
• Manage storage and disposal of samples and slides according to policy and schedule.
• Perform assigned instrument setup, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance procedures.
• Complete associated documentation; identify unacceptable outcomes and take corrective action or escalate issues when unable to resolve them.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Provide input into the design of workflows, systems, and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED