Tech - Specimen

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a dynamic specimen processing department as a Laboratory Support Technician, where your attention to detail and organization skills will be vital to ensuring accurate and timely handling of laboratory specimens. This role offers a fast-paced, production environment with opportunities to develop skills in specimen types, laboratory procedures, and compliance regulations. If you thrive in a team setting and are committed to quality and safety, this position provides a rewarding environment to grow your laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including presorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, and imaging/microfilming of specimens.

Pickup and deliver processed specimens to the appropriate areas in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate data entry with the ability to enter up to 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.

Ensure all functions are performed with confidence, accuracy, and in accordance with quality standards.

Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Support compliance with laboratory testing regulations and changing test requirements.

Work on the night shift with flexibility to cover weekends, holidays, on-call, and OT as needed.

Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to meet departmental goals.

Required Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to learn and understand specimen types and testing procedures.

Effective communication skills with all levels of staff.

Basic computer knowledge, particularly data entry skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a production environment under time constraints.

Additional Skills & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior laboratory or specimen processing experience preferred but not required; medical terminology knowledge is a plus.

Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting is beneficial.

Ability to work night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

Comfortable working in a biohazard environment and practicing good safety habits.

Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate daily changes and varying demands.

Take the next step in your laboratory support career by applying today to become a vital part of a high-functioning specimen processing team. Your dedication to accuracy and safety will contribute to delivering quality results for patients and healthcare providers.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Please reference Job number: 300560