Specimen Processing Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

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 and involves functions such as 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 role is complex, requiring good organization skills and the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests, as well as compliance regulations which may change daily. This position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction. Flexibility is essential due to daily changes and diverse customer demands. While many SPT I roles are on the night shift, availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime is a requirement based on staffing needs. The department operates in a production environment with an emphasis on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The role requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. The technician will work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits, and must be able to sit or stand for long periods. Effective communication with all staff levels, adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies, maintaining a neat and clean work area, and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills for a positive environment are also key. Flexibility and adaptability to change are demonstrated.

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 by client.
Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
HS diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of computers.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.
Availability for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime.

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.
Conduct A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Enter data with a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Maintain a neat and clean work area.
Practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.