Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Technician to support our client's healthcare facility in Chantilly VA 20151. Job Details: Schedule: Tues-Sat; 1 PM-9:30 PM EST. Location: Chantilly VA 20151. Contract Length: 3 months + Possible extension Pay Range: $17.20/hr to $23/hr. Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Job Summary

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. This role involves data entry and handling of laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. The position is critical to maintaining quality standards and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing tasks including:
  • A-station operations
  • Presorting specimens
  • Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
  • Imaging/microfilming
  • Centrifugation and aliquoting
• Enter data accurately (minimum 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour)
• Ensure all tasks are completed with accuracy, confidence, and within required timelines
• Understand and identify specimen types related to client test orders
• Comply with changing test-ordering regulations and policies
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to daily operational changes and customer demands
• Work in a biohazard environment while following safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Communicate effectively with team members and other staff levels
• Support productivity, quality standards, and departmental turnaround times

Work Environment & Requirements

• Production-based environment with focus on productivity and quality
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Exposure to biohazard materials; adherence to safety practices required
• Majority of shifts are night shifts
• Availability required for:
  • Weekends
  • Holidays
  • On-call duties
  • Overtime

Skills & Competencies

• Strong data entry and computer skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Education: High School
• License(s): No
• Certification(s): No
• Years of experience: No prior experience required
• Preferred:
  • Laboratory or specimen processing experience
  • Medical background and knowledge of medical terminology
  • Hospital laboratory experience
  • Experience in a production environment
• Skills/Specialties/Technology:

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only Applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

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