Specimen Processing Specialist-Hospital

Labcorp • Elizabethtown, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist to work onsite at Baptist Hospital-Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The role supports clinical laboratory operations by accessioning and preparing specimens, sorting samples, entering patient information, and coordinating specimens for testing in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment at a client office. The position requires careful specimen identification and labeling, attention to detail, effective communication, and comfort handling biological specimens.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The position requires COVID-19 vaccination, subject to applicable law and medical or religious accommodations. The role includes lifting up to 40 pounds and passing a standardized color blindness test.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable law and medical or religious accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of medical or patient-facing healthcare experience.
• At least 2 years of clinical specimen handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Communicate effectively with client office staff.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve customer and specimen problems.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to the appropriate testing facilities.
• Review requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and update missing items.
• Perform spinning, freezing, splitting, and other special services as needed based on client requirements.
• Perform clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry.

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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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