Specimen Technician

About the role

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, pre-sort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.

Responsibilities

• A-station, pre-sort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Imaging/microfilming
• Centrifugation and aliquoting
• Confidence, accuracy, and timely performance of all tasks
• Good organization skills and understanding of specimen types related to tests ordered by clients
• Great flexibility and adaptability to changing demands from customers
• Exposure to various demands from customers
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Effective communication with all levels of staff

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills with a preference for knowledge of laboratory testing and/or specimen processing
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred
• Standing, lifting, and moving for the majority of the shift
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Data entry capabilities with 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• Work area cleanliness and maintaining a positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills fostering a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change daily

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of computers
• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or specimen processing
• Previous laboratory experience
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous hospital laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a production environment
• Able to stand or sit for long periods
• Data entry capabilities with 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• Work area cleanliness and maintaining a positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills fostering a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change daily

Skills

• Confidence, accuracy, and timely performance of all tasks
• Good organization skills
• Understanding of specimen types related to tests ordered by clients
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands from customers
• Exposure to various demands from customers
• Practice of good safety habits in a biohazard environment
• Effective communication with all levels of staff

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
• Dental Insurance: MetLife
• Vision Insurance: VSP
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Evening shift: 2:30p.m. to 9:30p.m.

Contact Information

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.