Specimen Collector

Ethos Laboratories • Cape Girardeau, MO

2h • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Specimen Collector accurately and professionally collects patient specimens in physician offices and clinical environments. Depending on the assigned clinic, specimens may include urine, oral fluid, and blood. The role protects specimen integrity by following Ethos procedures and regulatory requirements, and supports requisition completion, patient information verification, specimen preparation for shipment, and data entry as needed. The position requires attention to detail, professionalism in patient-facing environments, and the ability to work independently under remote supervision.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Potential locations are Cape Girardeau, Perryville, and Sikeston, Missouri. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently under remote supervision.
• Professionalism and a disciplined work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to perform multiple types of specimen collection.
• Ability to work effectively with clinic staff and Ethos team members.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures, policies, and compliance guidelines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when completing documentation and handling specimens.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Comfort using technology for work in a remote environment, including mobile applications and online training systems.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to handle specimens and materials in a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior specimen collection, laboratory, or medical experience.
• Experience in customer service, logistics, or data entry environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect urine and oral fluid specimens in accordance with Ethos procedures.
• Perform anterior nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing when required by clinic accounts.
• Perform blood specimen collection via venipuncture when applicable to assigned locations.
• Follow patient identification and specimen collection protocols.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following standard operating procedures and reference materials.
• Complete and verify laboratory requisition forms and associated documentation.
• Label and package specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Track collected specimens and complete required documentation, including initials and collection date and time.
• Enter patient information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) or EMR when required.
• Coordinate with clinic staff to obtain missing patient or order information.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and clean working environment and follow compliance standards.
• Represent Ethos professionally when interacting with patients, providers, and clinic staff.
• Participate in required training and continuing education, complete assigned computer-based learning modules, and maintain competency documentation.
• Partner with Regional and Territory Managers to support clinic workflows and specimen collection protocols.
• Perform other duties related to specimen collection and field operations as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED