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Adena Health·Chillicothe, Ohio
Central Processor- FT -Evening Adena Main Laboratory
The Central Processor is responsible for preparing patient specimens for testing by verifying, centrifuging, and labeling samples according to laboratory standards. They also perform automation line maintenance and provide professional communication and customer service to hospital staff and patients.
Central Processor- Full time - Evening
At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.
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Under the direct supervision of the Central Processor Team Lead and Manager, the Central Processor assumes the responsibility for ensuring patient samples met laboratory quality and identification standards for testing according to related procedures under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and department.
Prepares specimens for testing: verifies correct sample type, volume, handling and storage conditions.
Properly centrifuges, aliqouts and labels specimens and delivers to appropriate laboratory department in a timely manner.
Professionally communicates with phlebotomists, Lab Technicians, hospital staff and patients by phone and in person as needed.
Performs Automation line maintainance.
The central processor is a departmental ambassador and is responsible for providing excellent customer service.
This position does have access to confidential patient information and direct patient care.
This position does not have access to funds.
Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED
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Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
The position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must be capable of handling patient samples and maintaining laboratory quality and identification standards.
Market context
Hospital laboratories in Ohio rely on central processing staff to receive, identify, and prepare patient samples accurately, supporting ongoing demand for dependable evening coverage. Candidates can strengthen applications by highlighting specimen-handling, identification, quality-control, and shift-readiness experience; this role requires a high school diploma or GED. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, including healthcare coverage, tuition assistance, paid time off, retirement matching, and education support, saving research time.