Specimen Technician
Contract Duration 6+ months
Pay rate up to $19.28 - $24.15/hr
Job Description:
The Specimen Technician 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.
Job is complex and requires that employees have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients.
The Specimen Technician must have to the ability 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 Specimen Technician is required.
The Specimen Technician will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer.
The majority of Specimen Technicians work on the night shift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.
The department is a production environment, with an emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
The position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
Adheres to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
Keeps work area neat and clean.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Education:
HS diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
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 preferred.
Medical background 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 preferred.
Additional Job Details:
Candidate must be able to be open to multiple task and willing to work a rotating Saturday schedule.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The Company:
Our client empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management.
The company annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and their 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, their diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.
As the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, this company is committed to positively impacting the communities they are a part of by promoting a healthier world, building value for all their stakeholders, and creating an inspiring and inclusive workplace. Inclusion & Diversity are woven into who they are and what they do. The company is inspired by the experiences and perspectives of its diverse employees. Diversity of thought and authentic connections empower this company to create valuable solutions and deliver inclusive care to their patients and communities.
