Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
healthcare
SpecimenProcessorII,CentralLab,3rdshift
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Specimen Processor II, Central Lab, 3rd shift at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Skills: specimen processing, laboratory information system, Electronic Medical Record, data entry. Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services.. Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.”
What You'll Achieve.
process management; operational metrics; resource planning
Industry & Context.
Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues.; Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels.; Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens.; Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.; troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Three years' experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required.
Nice to Have
Associate's degree or higher preferred., Medical Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists) certification is preferred.
What You'll Do.
Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system
and courier services.
Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.
Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens.
Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens
such as those with labeling
or specimen stability issues.
Appropriately receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system.
Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels.
Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens.
Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.
Appropriately receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory information system.
Enters employee exposure lab orders into the Outreach laboratory information system.
Enters orders from a paper requisition into the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system.
Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting.
Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers.
Full Job Description
**Department:** 60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing **Status:** Full time **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Hou****rs Per Week:** 40 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** Third shift, Mon-Thurs 8:30pm-7am **Pay Range** $21.85 - $32.80 **Position Highlights:** * **Department:** Central Laboratory * **Location:** Winston Salem Medical Center Laboratory * **Shift Schedule:** Full Time, 3rd shift, Mon-Thurs 8:30pm-7am **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** * High School diploma or GED equivalent required. * Three years' experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required. * Associate's degree or higher preferred. **LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:** * Medical Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists) certification is preferred. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** * Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services. * Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system. * Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens. * Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues. If unable to resolve, brings them to the attention of a Medical Laboratory Assistant on the shift. * Appropriately receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system. * Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels. * Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens. * Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types. * Appropriately receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory informat
Applying for this Specimen Processor II, Central Lab, 3rd shift role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.