Specimen Processor (FT, 40 Hours) TUE-SAT 11pm-7am at BioReference Labs in Melbourne, Florida

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

We are looking for a Specimen Processor 40 hours per week in our Melbourne, FL location.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:00am

Position Summary:

The Specimen Processor must maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent. In this role, you will prepare samples for shipping, ensuring they are secure and shipped to the correct laboratory. It will also be your responsibility to handle patient medical records with complete accuracy and confidentiality.

Position Responsibilities:

The specimen processor is responsible for a variety of tasks, which include specimen receiving and sorting, lab support, and test data entry. This position requires a considerable amount of flexibility, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Receive, identify, label and process specimens as required for processing. This includes all labeling of specimen containers and any other materials submitted by the client.


• Enter demographics, transcribe and review all specimen data into the laboratory information system.


• Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel.


• Display the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by our clients.


• Adheres to core values, safety, compliance policies and procedures.


• Must Maintain production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent (minimum 28-35 cases) per hour


• Report malfunctioning workstations to management for HELP tickets.


• Disinfect work station before and after use. Keep work station neat and clean


• Must be able identify requisitions that are continually failing to download and have missing information.


• Validate requisitions against specimens before scanning into the system


• Will be responsible for cross-contamination potentials


• Must clean and maintain laboratory and all equipment


• Demonstrate service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations.


• Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department's work.


• Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems. Request assistance when needed.


• Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer.


• Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure.


• Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen.


• Properly request in the Laboratory Information System if needed.


• Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.


• Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.


• Share specimens as necessary.


• Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified.


• Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed.


• Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors.


• Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed

• HS Diploma, GED, or 1+ years of similar work experience


• Must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and PC experience


• Previous laboratory experience is a plus


• Should be able to work independently and in a team


• Needs to be able to handle working in a fast pace, repetitive environment


• Have a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs


• Must be dependable and punctual


• Must pass a typing test


• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently


• Prior Lab, Processing and Data Entry experience a plus

• Ability to sit for continuously for 8 hours.


• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object.

• Work requires contact with specimen requisitions, biohazardous body fluids, and other hazardous chemicals.


• Fast paced and noisy environment that sometimes includes interruptions and distractions.


• OSHA risk factor: Category 1.