About this role
Join Our Team as a Specimen Processor in Our Hospital Lab! We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Specimen Processor to join our dynamic hospital laboratory team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate handling and processing of patient specimens, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
Responsibilities:
· Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
· Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems.
· Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems.
· Separate by centrifugation.
· Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature.
· Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information.
· 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.
· Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.
· Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.
Schedule: This position will be for afternoon and midnight shift with rotating days of the week. Afternoon shift starting times are 12pm-8pm and 2pm-10pm. Midnight shift is from 10pm-6am; every other weekend will be midnight shift & there will be a minimum of 4 midnight shifts per 2-week period. The schedule will consist of 6-8 shifts per pay period.
· High School diploma or equivalent.
· Three to six months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physician’s office, or other medical environment preferred, including knowledge of or experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information systems.
· Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred.
· Good oral and written communication skills required.
· Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers (as well as co-workers) both by telephone and in person.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.20–$30.08 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Specimen Processor - ST Health Washington — Washington, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Specimen Processor - ST Health Washington at Pepper Health, Washington. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Specimen Processor - ST Health Washington
- Location: Washington, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Washington
- Pay: $19.20–$30.08 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-02T11:45:20.18Z
## Description
***Join Our Team as a Specimen Processor in Our Hospital Lab! We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Specimen Processor to join our dynamic hospital laboratory team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate handling and processing of patient specimens, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.***
**Responsibilities:**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Part-Time
Workplace
On-site
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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