Specimen Technician

About the role

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Functions may include A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and specimen processing tasks
• A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens
• Imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting
• Confidence, accuracy and timely performance of tasks
• Understanding and learning about specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands from customers
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Effective communication with all levels of staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Medical background preferred
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Sit or stand for long periods
• Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills fostering a positive environment
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Previous hospital laboratory experience a plus but not required
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of computers
• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Medical background preferred
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Adheres to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills fostering a positive environment
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Previous hospital laboratory experience a plus but not required
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Skills

• Data entry
• Specimen processing
• Compliance regulations
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

Details not specified

Schedule

Shift: 12:00am-8:30am
Time Zone: Tuesday-Saturday with a rotating Sunday