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Complex Specimen Processor

HCA Healthcare, West Haven, UT, United States


Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Complex Specimen Processor
Job Summary and Qualifications
You Will

Responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples to include tracking, accessioning/registration, sample preparation, case organization and processing, for in house testing or submission to third parties.

Ensures positive patient identification in the handling, aliquoting and labeling of samples and/or slides.

Performs patient registration and test order entry procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.

Prepares, labels, and handles laboratory specimens according to established policies and procedures based on specimen type and testing ordered.

Manages the storage and discard of samples and/or slides according to established policy and schedule.

Performs instrument set-up, preventative maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned and scheduled. Completes associated documentation, identifies unacceptable outcomes and takes corrective action as required or escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve.

Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Provides input into the design of workflows, systems and processes.

You Should Have

High School Diploma required.

Associate’s Degree preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Knowledge of laboratory methods as well as specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements based on test requested or ordered.

Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.

Ability to organize work according to priority.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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