Specimen Processor- Full Time- 3rd Shift

Labcorp•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join its team in Dallas, Texas. The role introduces and prepares biological specimens for laboratory processing, verifies patient and requisition information, and enters data into computer systems for tracking. The Specimen Processor helps meet production and quality measures, routes specimens to staging areas, packs and ships samples to testing facilities when needed, stores excess samples, and resolves and documents problem specimens. The role may also operate automated instrumentation under supervision. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Candidates should be comfortable handling human biological samples and able to perform work requiring attention to detail, computer and typing proficiency, communication, coordination, and extended periods of sitting or standing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Proficient computer and typing skills.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Comfort handling human biological specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, work in protective equipment, and sit or stand for long periods.
Strong eye-hand coordination to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience.
One year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic, or hospital.
One year of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.
One year or more of medical or clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Introduce and prepare biological specimens for laboratory processing.
Verify that patient demographic information matches the submitted test requisition form.
Enter patient information into the computer system for tracking.
Meet production metrics and quality measures to support timely and accurate results.
Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
Pack and ship specimens to appropriate testing facilities when required.
Prepare and store excess specimen samples properly.
Resolve and document problem specimens.
Operate automated instrumentation under supervision when necessary.