Specimen Processor (Casual/Prn)

Nemours is seeking a Specimen Processor (CASUAL/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout.

Performs duties associated with incoming/outgoing department communications as well as processing inpatient E.R., Outpatient specimens, and reference lab requests. Assists tech staff, pathologists, and Director of Laboratory in various tasks.

• Possess thorough knowledge of laboratory specimen collection and processing procedures, shipping, TATs, and specialty testing.
• Performs any of following tasks to prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Receives incoming specimens and requisition forms, inspects items for completeness, correctness of information, and condition of specimens.
• Pours specimen fluid from master tube into test tubes to create required number of test samples.
• Enters required patient and customer data, testing codes, and billing information into computer system, using computer keyboard or bar code reading equipment.
• Prints bar code labels, using bar code printer, and attaches bar code labels to samples and requisition forms.
• Centrifuges or performs other tasks to prepare specimens for testing.
• Distributes all specimens to appropriate department for laboratory testing and assists with the locating of specimens for "add-on" testing.
• Completes requisition forms and packages and forwards specimens to outside laboratories for tests unavailable on site.
• Reviews all specimens, documents, and computer files and notifies designated staff of errors.
• Answers telephone and provides information to customers.
• Performs clerical duties including but not limited to faxing, filing, and result/report delivery via fax or mail.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience required.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of laboratory specimen collection and processing procedures, shipping, TATs, and specialty testing.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.