Specimen Technician

Pay Range: $12.20hr - $17.20hr

Job Overview:

The Specimen Technician I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background and involves tasks such as presorting, delivery of processed specimens, centrifugation, and aliquoting. The candidate must perform all functions with accuracy and maintain a high level of organization to understand specimen types and compliance regulations. This role operates in a production-oriented environment where productivity and quality standards are paramount.

Responsibilities:

The candidate is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner.

The role is complex and requires that the candidate have good organization skills and the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered. The successful candidate must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the candidate is required. The candidate will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. While the majority of the team works on the nightshift, availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime is a requirement based on staffing needs.

The department is a production environment, with an emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. The candidate works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. The candidate communicates effectively with all levels of staff, adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures, and keeps the work area neat and clean. The successful candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment and shows flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Requirements:

The position requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• No experience required, but previous laboratory experience is preferred.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to sit or stand for long periods.