Specimen Processing Technician
About The Position
Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health! POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing, the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area, and archiving specimens after testing. This position reports to Specimen Processing Supervisor, and takes direction from Senior Specimen Preparation Technicians, and Specimen Preparation Coordinators. Make Great Friends and a Difference in Your Communities You’ll feel like you’re in the right place at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA), doing great work on behalf of a healthy community. While many organizations tout “teamwork and camaraderie,” there is no denying that our compassionate, collaborative culture is a cut above the rest. Our team members work together daily to create a work environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to be their best selves and do their best work. Grow your career and see for yourself how gratifying and satisfying being a part of our team can be. You Belong Here. Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Laboratory Sciences of Arizona supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
Requirements
- Minimum age requirement of 18.
- Good reading, writing and math abilities are required.
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to understand written and spoken instructions in English.
- Good organization skills are also required.
- Must meet all training competency qualifications for Specimen Preparation Technician within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months’ experience in a laboratory or key encoding environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED exam or other means.
- Typing/keyboarding skills of minimum 25 wpm, demonstrated by completion of a typing/keyboarding test.
Responsibilities
- receipt of biological specimens into the department
- proper entry into the company’s computer system
- preparation of samples for analytical testing
- distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area
- archiving specimens after testing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
