Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Chantilly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. 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. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I work on the night shift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement. The department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. The position requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. Able to sit or stand for long periods. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures. Keeps work area neat and clean. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change. This is for a Tech Ops floater position - the individual will be pucking samples, aliquotting samples, sorting and storing samples. There is an equal amount of standing and sitting between the various tasks.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of computers
Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
Able to sit or stand for long periods
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
Keeps work area neat and clean
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Good organization skills
Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client
Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
Previous laboratory experience preferred
Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required
Previous experience in a production environment preferred