Specimen Processor
Columbia, SC 
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Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for specimen processing to include sorting, aliquoting, and centrifuging. It also includes registration of specimens, ordering lab tests, specimen labeling, monitoring computer reports and other administrative duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

  • Performs specimen processing by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling biological samples. - 20%
  • Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data. - 20%
  • Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data. - 20%
  • Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system. - 20%
  • Answers telephone inquiries, conducting analytical problem solving.\u00A0 Faxes results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties. - 20%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job is a non management position that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience - No previous experience is required; Six months of experience in healthcare environment involving computer skills preferred

Other Required Skills/Experience

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Knowledgeable on basic medical terminology (preferred)

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15507011 Laboratory-General

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for specimen processing to include sorting, aliquoting, and centrifuging. It also includes registration of specimens, ordering lab tests, specimen labeling, monitoring computer reports and other administrative duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

  • Performs specimen processing by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling biological samples. - 20%
  • Performs semi-technical procedures such as calculating weight, measuring samples, and recording data. - 20%
  • Operates laboratory computers to enter and retrieve lab data. - 20%
  • Performs account registration and orders tests in the applicable system. - 20%
  • Answers telephone inquiries, conducting analytical problem solving.\u00A0 Faxes results, fields specimen handling questions, dispatches couriers, and performs other administrative support and lab-related customer service duties. - 20%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job is a non management position that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience - No previous experience is required; Six months of experience in healthcare environment involving computer skills preferred

Other Required Skills/Experience

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Knowledgeable on basic medical terminology (preferred)

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15507011 Laboratory-General

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

 

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As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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