Specimen Technician

Description: The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client. The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.


Department is a production environment, with Client on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. Able to sit or stand for long periods. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures. Keeps work area neat and clean. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.


Education: HS diploma or equivalent. Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing. Work Experience: No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred. Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. Previous experience in a production environment preferred.


Custom Fields:
Name: CapEX
Value: None


Name: Line of Business (LOB)
Value: 300:Diagnostics Information Servic


Name: Is Covid Vaccination Required?
Value: No


Name: Justification for Temp
Value: "Our YOY vol is up by ~12% and our base business is strong.
Our high levels of cross-training in cross-functional areas is helping with meeting TAT but employee fatigue is getting higher. The cross-training allows us to leverage staffing from different areas in Specimen Management.
This position is needed to ensure we can continue to meet our TAT and provide the workflow to technical so testing TAT can be met.
Sac also sends out ~280K samples to referral labs for testing. Not replacing this position could impact getting samples out which will result in delays in testing at the referral labs. Our deadline to have the samples ready for pickup is 6 am daily.


Name: Reporting Business Unit (RBU)
Value: 68200:Quest Diagnostics - Sacramento


Name: Is this a hospital site that requires additional credentialing?
Value: No


Name: Federal Contract Work in Lab
Value: No


Name: GL Account
Value: 551100|Temp Labor: Agency Non-Taxa (Contingent, All but PA and CT Locations)


Name: State of Credentials/Licenses Required
Value: No


Name: GLBU-SiteCode
Value: 68200-UL:QUEST-3714 NORTHGATE BLVD


Name: Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?
Value: No


Name: Time Zone
Value: Monday - Friday
9:00pm - 5:30am (PST)