Tech - Specimen

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a specimen processing technician, where your attention to detail and organizational skills will directly impact the quality of laboratory testing and patient care. This role offers opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and contribute to essential diagnostic services. If you thrive in a supportive, safety-conscious setting and are eager to expand your laboratory knowledge, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Responsibilities

Support specimen processing functions within the laboratory, including presort, pickup, and delivery of specimens.

Perform imaging, microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting of specimens with accuracy and efficiency.

Enter data accurately into laboratory information systems, maintaining a pace of approximately 6,000 keystrokes per hour.

Sort and handle specimens appropriately, understanding different specimen types and related test requirements.

Adhere to safety protocols in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits at all times.

Maintain a clean and organized work area, supporting overall lab functionality and efficiency.

Communicate effectively with team members and staff across various levels to ensure smooth workflow.

Support compliance with laboratory regulations and adapt to evolving testing requirements and procedures.

Work primarily on the night shift, with flexibility to include weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as needed.

Required Skills

Basic understanding of computers and data entry capabilities.

Strong organization skills and ability to learn and understand specimen types and testing protocols.

Effective communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a production environment with a focus on quality and productivity.

Comfortable sitting or standing for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; prior laboratory or medical terminology knowledge preferred.

No prior experience required; previous laboratory or hospital experience is a plus.

Familiarity with laboratory testing and specimen processing is advantageous.

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to adhere to safety and compliance policies diligently.

Elevate your career by becoming an integral part of laboratory operations that directly impact patient outcomes. Apply now to join a team committed to precision, safety, and excellence in healthcare testing.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Please reference Job number: 300321