Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Gaithersburg, MD

19h

About The Position

The Specimen Technician I provides general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department. Tasks may include A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time. The position requires organization, the ability to learn specimen types associated with ordered tests, and the ability to understand compliance requirements that may change regularly. It is a quality-critical role focused on customer satisfaction and requires flexibility to respond to changing demands.

The role primarily works the night shift in a production environment emphasizing productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times. The technician works in a biohazard environment, follows safety and compliance policies and procedures, maintains a neat and clean work area, and contributes to a positive work environment. Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is required based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including tasks such as A-station, presort, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Learn specimen types associated with tests ordered and follow applicable test-ordering compliance requirements.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures in a biohazard environment.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Interact effectively with staff at all levels and help foster a positive environment.
• Adapt to changing demands and departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

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