Specimen Processor

OCH • Gravette, AR

16d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is hiring a Specimen Processor/Lab Assistant in its Laboratory department. Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and the technical direction of the Pathologist, this position independently obtains and registers specimens and delivers results to providers in the hospital laboratory while contributing to the laboratory’s general operation. The role includes obtaining specimens from patients of all age groups served using a variety of blood collection and safety devices, and processing specimens for approved reference laboratories and other laboratory departments. The position also requires clerical, computer, data-entry, and communication skills when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; recertification is required before expiration throughout employment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Clerical, computer, and data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in Phlebotomy from an accredited phlebotomy course, Certified Office Laboratory Technician credential, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential; on-the-job training is also acceptable.
• Background in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and register specimens.
• Deliver results to providers in the hospital laboratory.
• Contribute to the general operation of the laboratory.
• Obtain specimens from all age groups served using a variety of blood collection and safety devices.
• Process specimens for approved reference laboratories and other laboratory departments.
• Communicate with patients, coworkers, and other departments.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan terms.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Other elective benefits, subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis starting on the first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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