Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $16.91hr - $21.91hr

Requirement/Must Have

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment practicing good safety habits.
• Flexibility to work nightshift, weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle complex tasks with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills to understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Handle A-station duties and presorting of specimens.
• Manage pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform imaging, microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Sort, pick, and scan samples for storage.
• Pull samples from refrigerators and freezers.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Skills

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

Qualification And Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle -20 degree temperatures for 5-10 minutes at a time.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to stand for long periods.