Laboratory Specimen Processor
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
At a Glance
Laboratory Specimen Processor earns an average of $30,160/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0–1 years. Top skills: Data Entry, Microbiology, Toxicology.
$30,160/yr
High school or GED
0–1 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Data Entry
Microbiology
Toxicology
Payment Processing
Clinical Chemistry
Specimen Accessioning
Ability To Distinguish Colors
Hematology
Registration
Social Security
Laboratory Procedures
Laboratory Testing
MEDITECH EHR
Office Procedures
Chain Of Custody
Cytology
Coagulation
Computer Terminals
Specimen Handling
Medical Terminology
Laboratory Reports
Histology
Collections
Common Skills (7)
Computer Literacy
Multitasking
Sorting
Clerical Works
Typing
Coordinating
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