Specimen Processor (FT, 40 Hours) at BioReference Labs in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority

We are looking for a Specimen Processor (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12am-8:30am Saturday 11pm-7:30am

(Off Sunday and Tuesday)

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:

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.

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 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.