Laboratory Collection Specialist (7515)

Cordant Health Solutions•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cordant Solutions is seeking a self-motivated male Specimen Collections Technician for its Field Operations team in Peoria, Illinois. The role performs specimen collections for people required to complete drug screens as a condition of involvement with the criminal legal system or mental health treatment. The specialist collects urine, oral fluid (saliva), or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements. The work includes observing male participants and therefore requires a male specimen collections technician. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at a pay rate of $17–$19 per hour. It requires working professionally without on-site supervision, handling tight deadlines, and communicating with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations. The role also involves light to moderate physical effort, including lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and sitting or standing for long periods. Employees must be able to wear scrubs and protective devices such as gloves.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
Ability to perform observed collections and collect biological specimens.
Ability to work professionally without on-site supervision.
Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines and de-escalate communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations without on-site supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform light to moderate physical effort, including lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and sitting or standing for long periods.
Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices such as gloves.
Male specimen collections technician required because the role involves observing male participants.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field.

Responsibilities

Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral fluid, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory.
Maintain organization of the collection site.
File requisitions, chain-of-custody forms, and associated paperwork.
Collect and scan insurance information, as applicable.
Order supplies, including requisition forms, gloves, and collection supplies, and maintain inventory at the practice location.
Communicate client inquiries to the Manager and/or Client Services team.
Perform other duties as assigned.