Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Title

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $20.70/hr - $24.15/hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Perform functions including A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Perform all functions with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain good organization skills.
• Adapt to daily changes in compliance regulations.
• Work in a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards.
• Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
• 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 that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Nice To Have:

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

Skills:

• Basic understanding of computers.
• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Qualification And Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent.