Specimen Processor II

Labcorp•Chattanooga, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Specialist will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. The ideal candidate will be organized, accountable, and dedicated to ensuring tasks are done correctly. This position offers opportunities for growth, continual development, and professional challenge.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Comfortable handling biological specimens
Ability to accurately identify specimens
Experience working in a team environment
Strong data entry and organizational skills
High level of attention to detail
Experience with MS Office
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

1 year or more medical or patient facing healthcare experience
1 year or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing or warehouse

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
Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
Accurately identify and label specimens
Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated
Perform spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client