Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. The SPT I must have the ability to 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform specimen processing tasks including A station, presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging/microfilming, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Accurately perform data entry with the ability to meet productivity requirements (6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour).
• Identify and understand various specimen types and the corresponding tests ordered.
• Learn and stay up to date on test-order compliance regulations, which may change frequently.
• Adhere to productivity, quality, and departmental turnaround time standards.
• Work safely in a biohazard environment and follow proper safety and compliance procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Adapt to frequent changes in workload, procedures, and departmental priorities.
• Work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts as required by staffing needs.

Work environment and physical requirements include:

• Production focused laboratory environment.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Biohazard exposure; required to follow strict safety protocols.

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous laboratory or clinical setting experience.
• Medical background, including familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience in a production or high-volume data entry environment.
• Prior hospital laboratory experience is a plus.