Specimen Processor Casual

Labcorp • Spokane, WA

5d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

PAML, a Labcorp company, is seeking a Casual Specimen Processor to join its team in Spokane, Washington. The role performs specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures. The processor introduces and prepares biological specimens for laboratory testing and helps ensure accurate, timely results. The work schedule is flexible.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or 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.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of medical office or hospital patient data entry experience.
• Six months or more of specimen processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens for laboratory processing.
• Open specimens and transfer material into secondary containers for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information against submitted test requisition forms.
• 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 designated staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to appropriate testing facilities when required.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples properly.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision when necessary.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, including casual employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan; eligibility depends on schedule.

What This Job Offers

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