Specimen Technician

Job Title

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $12.96hr - $17.96hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment practicing safety habits.

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.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
• Maintain compliance with regulations related to test ordering.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and 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.
• Alphanumeric Keystrokes.
• Specimen Processing.
• Centrifugation.
• Aliquoting.
• Laboratory Safety.
• Medical Terminology.

Qualification And Education:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to sit or stand for long periods.