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Specimen Processor

Unified Women's Healthcare

Chesapeake, VAFull-timePosted 2w agoStill listed 1w ago

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Compensation
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Location
Chesapeake, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

MidAtlantic Women’s Care Laboratory seeks a Specimen Processor – Accessioning to work with molecular Aptima specimens. Experience in medical terminology and data entry is preferable. The role includes specimen receipt, triage, ordering, stocking, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the laboratory workspace.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen ProcessingMedical TerminologyData EntryInventory ManagementLaboratory TechniquesCommunication

Qualifications

High School Degree or EquivalentKnowledge of Medical TerminologyTwo Years Lab Assistant Experience

Full job description

Overview

MidAtlantic Women's Care Laboratory is currently seeking a Specimen Processor - Accessioning to work with molecular, (Aptima), specimens. Experience in in medical terminology and data entry is preferable. Processors will perform various support activities for laboratory technical staff including specimen receipt and triage, ordering and stocking of materials, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory workspace.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
  • Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
  • Perform clerical and administrative duties
  • Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
  • Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
  • Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
  • Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
  • Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
  • Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
  • Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
  • 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

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