Specimen Processor, Laboratory, Full-Time, Day

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for specimen processing to include sorting, aliquoting, and centrifuging. It also includes registration of specimens, ordering lab tests, specimen labeling, monitoring computer reports and other administrative duties as assigned. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data. Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data. Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system. Answers telephone inquiries, conducting analytical problem solving. Faxes results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required.
• Six (6) months experience in healthcare environment involving computer skills preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledgeable on basic medical terminology (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling biological samples.
• Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data.
• Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data.
• Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system.
• Answers telephone inquiries, conducting analytical problem solving.
• Faxes results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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