Prisma Health

Specimen Processor

Prisma Health Columbia, SC

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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. 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

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R1091736
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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