Hospital Specimen Processor

Labcorp • Syracuse, NY

6d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join its team at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York. The role prepares, identifies, routes, stores, and ships laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, and includes entering patient information and resolving and documenting specimen issues. The work schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Employees must be comfortable handling biological specimens, able to work independently and with a team, and able to meet production goals and established turnaround times in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 months of specimen processing experience.
• At least 3 months of medical or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack specimens and route them to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to the proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples properly.
• Enter patient information accurately and promptly.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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