Specimen Processor

Deaconess Health System • Newburgh, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our laboratory team as a Specimen Processor supporting high-volume diagnostic testing across multiple departments. This entry-level to intermediate role is ideal for candidates interested in clinical lab operations, data entry, and specimen handling. This role is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates to gain hands-on experience in clinical lab operations and healthcare support. You will work with a high volume of specimens, such as blood and urine, learning how to properly receive, inspect, and process samples with accuracy. Responsibilities include entering patient information into lab systems, verifying specimen quality, and ensuring proper labeling and tracking throughout the testing process. You’ll also assist with preparing and distributing samples to different lab departments and support basic lab tasks like culture setup. Along the way, you will learn to follow important safety and privacy standards while collaborating with lab staff and healthcare teams to ensure timely and efficient patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data entry, lab processing, or healthcare workflows

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process high-volume specimens (e.g., blood, urine) with accuracy.
• Enter patient information into lab systems.
• Verify specimen quality.
• Ensure proper labeling and tracking of specimens throughout the testing process.
• Prepare and distribute samples to different lab departments.
• Support basic lab tasks such as culture setup.
• Follow safety and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with lab staff and healthcare teams to ensure timely and efficient patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED