Position: Specimen Technician I
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Duration: 3+ month of Contract, End Date: November 30, 2026
Shift: 3rd shift 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM EST; shifts may vary (40 hrs/ Week)
Job Summary:
The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. The role requires strong data-entry skills, attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a production environment.
Responsibilities may include:
- Performing A-station and presort activities.
- Picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory.
- Imaging and microfilming.
- Centrifuging and aliquoting specimens.
- Accurately entering approximately 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
- Learning and identifying specimen types associated with ordered laboratory tests.
- Following test-ordering compliance requirements and adapting to frequent regulatory changes.
- Meeting departmental productivity, quality, and completion-time standards.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Following biohazard, safety, compliance, and departmental policies.
- Communicating effectively with staff at all levels.
- Providing flexibility to meet changing customer and departmental demands.
Qualifications:-
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- No prior experience required.
- Previous laboratory or clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- Medical background and knowledge of applicable medical terminology preferred.
- Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus.
- Production-environment experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge required.
- Strong data-entry skills.
- Ability to learn laboratory specimen types and testing requirements.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing procedures and priorities.