Specimen Processing Technician
About The Position
The Specimen Processing Technician I provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. The role requires a data-entry background and 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 technician must be organized and able to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests, as well as compliance regulations for test ordering that may change daily. This is a production-environment role focused on productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times. Most work is on the night shift. Depending on staffing needs, weekend and holiday work, on-call availability, and overtime availability are required. The technician works in a biohazard environment and is expected to practice safe work habits, communicate effectively with staff at all levels, follow core values and safety and compliance policies and procedures, and keep the work area neat and clean. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills are important.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of computers.
- Data-entry ability of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays and be available for on-call work 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.
- Carry out assigned functions, which may include A-station, presort, specimen pickup and delivery to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
- Complete work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
- Learn and understand specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients.
- Learn and comply with test-ordering regulations, including changes that may occur daily.
- Practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Follow core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
- Keep the work area neat and clean.
- Adapt flexibly to changing demands and customer needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
