Specimen Technician

Summary:

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires good organizational skills and the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients. The SPT I must learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily. This position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction. Great flexibility is required due to daily changes and various customer demands. Majority of SPT I 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, emphasizing productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Responsibilities:

• Perform functions such as A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Show flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Required Skills:

• 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 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.