Specimen Processor II, Central Lab, 3rd shift

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is for a Specimen Processor II in the Central Laboratory at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role operates on the third shift, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The Specimen Processor II is responsible for obtaining and sorting specimens, verifying their acceptability for laboratory testing, and processing orders in the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system. This role requires intermediate knowledge of specimen triage, distribution, and processing techniques, as well as troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Three years' experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers.
Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service.
Strong computer information systems and data entry skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Basic hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher preferred.
Medical Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services.
Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.
Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens.
Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues. If unable to resolve, brings them to the attention of a Medical Laboratory Assistant on the shift.
Appropriately receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system.
Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels.
Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens.
Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.
Appropriately receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory information system.
Enters employee exposure lab orders into the Outreach laboratory information system.
Enters orders from a paper requisition into the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system.
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections.
Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting.
Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track.
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program