Lab Specimen Processor, 4:30p-1a, Saturday-Wednesday
Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Lab Specimen Processor admits patients and processes specimens and orders in the appropriate laboratory information system. The role includes identifying, labeling, sorting, preparing, delivering, and storing specimens, as well as communicating test results. Phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived or moderately complex testing may be performed as needed and approved by the Medical Director. On-the-job training is provided.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Responsibilities
Admits patients and processes specimens and orders in appropriate LIS system. Ensures proper patient identification and labeling of all specimens or rejects specimens according to policy. Operates the pneumatic tube system, prioritizes specimens into routine and stat, centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to tests ordered, accurately label all tubes, accurately deliver specimens to laboratory areas, and properly store all specimens. Communicate test results to physicians, fax results upon request. Abide by all regulatory and infection control guidelines. Perform phlebotomy, morgue duties, and waived or moderately complex testing as needed and approved by Medical Director.
Qualifications
No experience required.We provide comprehensive on the job training.If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply.
Desired:
One year in a clinical laboratory
High School Diploma or GED
Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
158086
How this job compares
Set against the 690 open Laboratory jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$7.25/hr
- US median$24–31/hr276 hourly ranges
This rate, $7.25/hr, is 74% below the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 14 open Laboratory jobs in Kentucky and 690 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- HCA Healthcare46 open
- AdventHealth45 open
- Cleveland Clinic29 open
- Experience
- Laboratory postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (311 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 466 of the 690 open Laboratory jobs (68%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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