Specimen Processor II Job at Advocate Health Care (Winston Salem)

Specimen Processor II

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Winston Salem

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

20.80 - 31.20 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Department: 60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Second shift: Monday-Friday 2:30-11pm. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to risk of infection from disease-bearing specimens; Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease; Possible exposure to odorous and toxic/flammable/corrosive chemicals and specimens; Moderate noise environment; Must wear protective equipment (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and face protection). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing; Walking; Sitting; Bending; Reaching with arms; Finger and hand dexterity; Talking; Hearing; Seeing; Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum; 50 lbs. maximum; 100 lbs. maximum.

Job Responsibility:

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
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
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections
Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting
Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues
Provides coverage of inbound calls for Laboratory Client Services during their off hours
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years experience in a laboratory specimen processing area required
Experience includes phlebotomy, urine collection, and/or centrifuging, aliquotting, and transporting blood and body fluid samples
Experience may also include slide preparation and staining, microbiology setup, reagent preparation, instrument loading and/or point-of-care testing
Completes a minimum of four continuing education hours outside of annual in-service requirements
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers
Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service
Effective computer information system and data entry skills
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Basic hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Specimen Processor II

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Winston Salem

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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