Specimen Processor at King's Daughters – Ashland, Kentucky

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager this position will provide general specimen processing and clerical support for Laboratory Services Dept.

Answer the phone in a timely and courteous manner.

Assists in calling ordering facilities for samples needing recollected.

Processes and accession blood, tissues, and body fluids for testing.

Centrifuge specimens, and load/unload samples from automated instrumentation.

Review and reconcile pending logs throughout the day, and investigate any discrepancies.

All other processing and clerical duties as assigned.

This job operates in a professional office environment

The noise levels in the environment are usually low

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)

Frequently required to walk and move about

Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment

Constantly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color