Specimen Technician

Pay Range: $19.68hr - $22.64hr

Job Overview:

• The Specimen Processing 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 is essential for customer satisfaction and requires flexibility to adapt to daily changes and production demands.

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 has good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client.
• 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. The majority of the workforce works on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
• The department is a production environment, with 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 and adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures. The candidate keeps the work area neat and clean and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment. The candidate demonstrates 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.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience:

• No experience required but previous laboratory experience is preferred. A medical background is preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. Previous experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to sit or stand for long periods.