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Specimen Processor

St Josephs Medical Center Stockton, California
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The posted compensation range of $29.22 - $33.37 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-398985 Employment Type Part Time w/o Benefits Department Clinical Laboratory Services Hours/Pay Period 32 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Varies Per CBA Remote No Category Laboratory Union SEIU UHW
Overview

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervisor and medical direction Specimen Processors performs accessioning and processing of clinical specimens in a manner that provides accurate and meaningful results.

This position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to handle but not limited to the following: 

  • Prepares specimen are for daily workload and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies 
  • Performs and documents routine maintenance of any processing equipment 
  • Accurately accessions all specimens with correct demographic information clinical history proper test requests etc. 
  • Maintains a clear understanding of pre-analytical factors influencing specimen integrity 
  • Rejects specimens which do not meet proper standards as specified in the procedure manual
  • Relays information to ordering physician and testing personnel 
  • Properly labels all specimens by complying with identification protocols
  • Prepares specimens according to protocol centrifugation storage transport etc. 
  • Delivers specimens to appropriate personnel according to schedule 
  • Follows all safety and hazard programs 
  • Assists in the collection receipt dissection processing and packaging of surgically collected specimens (if trained) 
  • Compliance of specimen handling as it relates to Clinical laboratory law (signature of form required) 
  • IATA Certification required during 90 day probationary period 

Additionally this position requires duties associated with an office clerk position as follows but not limited to: answers phones faxes reports when requested prints requisitions for physicians and prints and reviews billing batches for submission to billing service and crates packing lists. 


Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • 2 years experience processing laboratory specimens
  • Medical Terminology Certificate required
  • Valid CA Driver's License
  • Good communication skills. Ability to handle people in diverse situations
  • Intermediate computer skills and keyboard operation

PREFERRED:

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • AA or AS degree in chemical physical biological or laboratory science 

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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