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Ensures adequacy and appropriateness of sample received.\n¨ Labels and aliquots specimens as needed.\n¨ Prepares specimens for sending out to reference lab.\n¨ Discards specimens that are more than seven (7) days old.\n¨ Centrifuges specimens as needed.\n¨ Numbers all urine specimens for both urinalysis and cultures. Pours off specimens and plants urine cultures.\n¨ Numbers all other culture specimens and enters requisitions. Prepares them to be planted. Plant microbiology specimens according written protocols.\n¨ Sorts and numbers all specimens, including Paps, biopsies, and cultures.\n¨ Enters client and specimen data into the computer.\n¨ Ensures accuracy of information entered.\n¨ Reviews patient Requisition Log and makes corrections as needed.\n¨ Answers telephone to assist with client or phlebotomist questions regarding specimen requirements and turnaround times of tests.\n¨ Decontaminates the bench tops according to instructions.\n¨ Wears all protective equipment as dictated by policy.\n¨ Follows all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.\n¨ Identifies and pursues self improvements needs.\n¨ Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.\n¨ Performs other duties as assigned.\nCompliance Responsibilities:\n¨ Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).\n¨ Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.\n¨ Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.\n¨ Participates, as required, in process improvement responsibilities.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:\nCore Competencies/Skill Sets\n¨ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n¨ Excellent organizational skills.\n¨ Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.\nProfessional Experience/Educational Requirements\n¨ High school diploma or equivalent.\n¨ Prior laboratory experience preferred.\n¨ Data entry/computer skills required.","company":"Primary Diagnostics Laboratory","rawCompany":"primary diagnostics laboratory","city":"Hollywood","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T13:44:15.695Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-2012.00","title":"Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians","slug":"medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technicians"},{"code":"29-2011.00","title":"Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists","slug":"medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists"},{"code":"19-4021.00","title":"Biological Technicians","slug":"biological-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"621511","title":"Medical Laboratories","slug":"medical-laboratories"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"621999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-ambulatory-health-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SPECIMEN PROCESSOR","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nReceives and processes laboratory specimens, enters client and specimen data into computer, answers telephone and responds to questions/concerns of clients. 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