Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $12.20/hr - $17.20/hr

Requirement/Must Have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Conduct data entry tasks with a required speed of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Handle A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Engage in imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Adhere to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Adapt to changes and demonstrate flexibility in a production environment.

Nice To Have

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Experience in a production environment.

Qualification And Education

• HS diploma or equivalent.