Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $21.23hr - $26.23hr

Requirement/Must Have

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

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 confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain good organizational skills to manage complex job tasks.
• Work in a biohazard environment while practicing good safety habits.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

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

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

Qualification And Education

• HS diploma or equivalent.

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