Interpath Laboratory·Othello, Washington
Responsible for receiving, labeling, and preparing clinical specimens for testing while maintaining strict integrity and safety standards. Additionally, manages patient data entry into the LIS and provides general laboratory operational support.
Join our team as a Processor and play a vital role in patient care behind the scenes! We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative laboratory environment. Experience is preferred, but what matters most is your commitment to quality, teamwork, and ensuring every specimen is handled with accuracy and care.
Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts 401(K) with discretionary employer match Paid Time Off Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house In this role, you will be responsible for: Specimen processing: Receiving, identifying, labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for laboratory testing or transport while maintaining specimen integrity. Data management: Accurately entering patient and specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS) and other required software. Quality & compliance: Following laboratory procedures, safety standards, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory guidelines while maintaining quality assurance records, temperature logs, maintenance logs, and other required documentation. Laboratory support: Assisting with inventory management, stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, filing, answering phones, and other routine non-technical laboratory duties. Problem solving: Identifying specimen quality, labeling, or order discrepancies and resolving or escalating issues appropriately to ensure timely and accurate testing. Team collaboration: Working closely with laboratory staff to support workflow efficiency, participate in training and competency assessments, and contribute to a positive, respectful, team-oriented culture.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a preference for previous experience in a clinical laboratory or healthcare setting. Must be able to pass a color vision test and handle potentially infectious materials using PPE.
Market context
In Washington, specimen processor openings are typically tied to hospital and reference lab volume, so demand tends to track patient testing needs. These roles are competitive because employers often want prior clinical lab experience, Epic LIMS Beaker familiarity, and the ability to handle continuous standing, walking, and repetitive fine manipulation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your hands-on lab and LIMS experience before applying.
