Specimen Processing Technician

Pay Range: $18.21hr - $23.21hr


Job Overview:


The Specimen Processing Technician I performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including specimen presort, processing, pickup, delivery, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, this role requires high data entry accuracy, attention to compliance standards, and flexibility to meet customer and operational needs.


Responsibilities:


The Specimen Processing Technician I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Functions performed may include, but are not limited to, A-station operations, 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. The role is complex and requires strong organizational skills, along with the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered. The candidate must have the ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change regularly. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction and requires significant flexibility to adapt to daily changes and various customer demands.


The department operates in a production environment with an emphasis on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The role requires working in a biohazard environment while practicing proper safety habits. The candidate will communicate effectively with all levels of staff, adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures, keep the work area neat and clean, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment, and show flexibility and adaptability to change.


Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Data entry capability of at least 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Availability to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory, medical, or clinical laboratory experience, including familiarity with medical terminology.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

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