Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $15.00hr - $20.00hr

Requirement/Must Have

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Availability for nightshift, 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.
• Pick up and deliver processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
• Ensure all functions are performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered.
• Maintain compliance with regulations related to test ordering.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

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.
• Organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability.
• Centrifugation.
• Aliquoting.

Qualification And Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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