Laboratory Technician - Temp - Urine Drug Screening Technician

Charleston County Government • Sc 29405, SC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Charleston Center is a full-service Behavioral Health Agency that treats patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Charleston Center is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our DPH/CLIA Certified Drug Screen Laboratory. This position is responsible for collecting witnessed urine specimens from inpatient and outpatient donors, obtains results by running all specimens through a Beckman AU480 Analyzer, ensures results are reported to staff, and outside referrals. Must have excellent customer service skills, legible handwriting, and the ability to master specific computer software and analyzer quality control and calibrations in order to achieve a SEIMENS on the job Analyzer Certification. Please note that this position is for collection of drug testing specimens only, there are no venipuncture (blood) collections performed. Previous experience in specimen collection a plus. Requires work within a laboratory fume hood. Packages/prepares samples for transport to on and off-site laboratories for further handling/analysis. Applicant must have the ability to work with policies and procedures to handle biohazard waste and prepare for weekly pick-up.

Requirements

• Associates Degree with a year or more of related experience, or any comparable combination of education and experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to master specific computer software
• Ability to master analyzer quality control and calibrations
• Ability to work with policies and procedures to handle biohazard waste

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in specimen collection

Responsibilities

• Collecting witnessed urine specimens from inpatient and outpatient donors
• Running all specimens through a Beckman AU480 Analyzer
• Ensuring results are reported to staff and outside referrals
• Mastering specific computer software and analyzer quality control and calibrations
• Collecting drug testing specimens
• Packaging and preparing samples for transport to on and off-site laboratories
• Handling biohazard waste and preparing for weekly pick-up

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree