Specimen Technician

Job Title

Pay Range: $16.85hr - $21.85hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Flexibility to work nightshifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive environment.
• Ability to adapt to change in a production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Work in a biohazard environment while practicing established safety habits.
• Adhere to core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Meet productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times.

Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and laboratory specimen processing.
• 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.
• 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 long periods.
• Ability to stand for long periods.