Lab Specimen Processor - Emergency Relief

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• · Demonstrated manual dexterity and good communication skills. Must satisfactorily complete on-the-job training provided by the supervisor within the probationary period, unless extension is granted by the laboratory manager.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to sit and/or stand and be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; with 1-2 years of experience (preferred experience in health care related field)
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to sit and/or stand and be mobile for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

Physical Demands

Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes). While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary.

Ergonomic Risk Factors

Repetition

Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk

Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Supervisor / Manager

• Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range

$19.74 - $27.77