Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

TalentBurst•Cleveland, OH

2d•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 and good organization skills. Functions performed may include 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 SPT I must be able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients, as well as compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change frequently. This position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction, requiring flexibility and the ability to adapt to change. The department is a production environment with an emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. The SPT I works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits, and must be able to sit or stand for long periods. They must communicate effectively with all levels of staff, adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies, keep their work area neat and clean, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.

Requirements

Data entry background.
Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Good organization skills.
Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Effective communication skills with all levels of staff.
Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
HS diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of computers.

Nice To Haves

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.
Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
Operate A-station, presort, and perform pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Enter data with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Maintain a neat and clean work area.
Practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.