Specimen Technician

Job Title

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $15.76hr - $20.76hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment practicing safety habits.
• Availability for nightshift, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department including A-station and presort.
• Handle pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform imaging, microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting of specimens.
• Ensure all functions are performed with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
• 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.
• 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.
• Centrifugation.
• Aliquoting.
• Specimen Processing.
• Medical Terminology.
• Laboratory Safety.
• Alphanumeric Typing.

Qualification And Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements (Due to nature of job, the candidate must have):

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.