Specimen Accessioner - PRN- 2nd Shift
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team at Lakewood, CO. Work Schedule: Monday through Saturday as needed 2nd shift. This role involves introducing and preparing biological specimens for laboratory processing, verifying patient demographic information against test requisitions, and entering data into the computer system. The Specimen Processor is responsible for meeting key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results. Duties also include unpacking and routing specimens, packing and shipping specimens to testing facilities, preparing and storing excess specimens, and resolving problem specimens. Operation of automated instrumentation under supervision may also be required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Proficient computer and typing skills
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
- Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
- Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Nice To Haves
- Current or prior Labcorp experience
- 1 year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
- 1 year of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
- 1 year or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
- Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
- Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
- Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
- Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
- Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
- Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
- Resolve and document any problem specimens
- Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
