Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $16.20hr - $21.00hr

Requirement/Must Have

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to work nightshift, weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department including A-station, presort, and imaging.
• Handle pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
• Ensure all functions are performed with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Work in a biohazard environment while practicing established safety habits.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing daily demands.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Skills

• Data Entry.
• Centrifugation.
• Aliquoting.
• Specimen Processing.
• Medical Terminology.
• Laboratory Safety.
• Alphanumeric Typing.

Qualification And Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements (Due To Nature Of Job, The Candidate Must Have):

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to stand for long periods.