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Specimen Processor

Griffin Hospital·Derby, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 hours ago
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About the role

Receive and process medical samples by scanning them into Meditech and preparing them for reference laboratory transport. Ensure the accuracy of client details and the integrity of specimens while maintaining quality checks on collection forms.

Essential responsibilities & duties

  • Receive and process samples by scanning them into Meditech individually.
  • Register new employees using information they fill out & send on specimen collection forms.
  • Site batch all received specimens so that they are ready to be sent to Griffin Health’s reference laboratory.
  • Tracks and efficiently handles all unlabeled specimens or specimens with miscellaneous issues by adding them to the correct shared document.
  • Confirms accuracy of client and specimen details.
  • Examines specimens for adequacy, integrity, and appropriateness of specimen.
  • Practices effective hand off with Specimen Collection Team Leads & Couriers.
  • Performs quality checks on all specimen collection forms

Education

High school graduate.

Experience

On-the-job training provided.

Requirements

Candidates must be high school graduates. On-the-job training is provided for the role.

  • high school
  • Quality Control
  • Data Entry
  • Specimen Processing
  • Sample Tracking
  • Meditech
  • Specimen Integrity Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Derby, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Griffin Hospital

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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