Specimen Processor
About The Position
The Specimen Processor supports patient care by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role involves identifying when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. Work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment. The position has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality and access PHI only when necessary to perform their duties, following applicable privacy and security standards. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position in Memphis, Tennessee, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays, and availability that includes 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work shift is second shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens properly.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only as required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
