Specimen Processing Technician

Pay Range: $18.21hr - $23.21hr

Job Overview:

The Specimen Processing Technician I performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including specimen presort, pickup, delivery, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Operating in a high-volume production environment, this role requires strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities:

• The Specimen Processing Technician I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. 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 strong organizational skills and the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered. The candidate must have the ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Great flexibility is required to handle changing daily demands.
• The department operates as a production environment with an emphasis on productivity and quality standards, as well as departmental completion times. The candidate will work in a biohazard environment, practicing proper safety habits, and must keep the work area neat and clean. The candidate is expected to adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures while maintaining effective communication with all levels of staff.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
• Availability to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory experience or knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to sit or stand for long periods.