Specimen Technician I

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Requirements

• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent

Skills

Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with eligibility after one month and fully vested after one year
• Company match up to 5% of pay
• On-call employees eligible for 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Pay

$17.20 - $23.39 / hour; shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift

Schedule

Majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required