Specimen Processing Technician
About The Position
The Specimen Processing Technician I performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. The department is a high-volume production environment emphasizing productivity, quality standards, and strict completion times. The role requires quickly learning specimen types associated with ordered tests, adapting to evolving compliance regulations, and meeting high quality and productivity standards in a fast-paced setting. The position involves working in a biohazard environment, following established safety protocols, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating effectively across all levels of staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of computers.
- Data entry proficiency, with the ability to reach 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to daily operational changes.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, on-call shifts, and overtime as required by staffing needs.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.
- Previous experience in a production environment.
- Prior laboratory experience or a medical background, including familiarity with clinical laboratory terminology.
Responsibilities
- Presort specimens.
- Pick up and deliver processed specimens to the laboratory.
- Perform imaging and microfilming.
- Perform centrifugation and aliquoting.
- Enter data accurately.
- Follow established safety protocols in a biohazard environment.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of staff.
- Meet departmental quality, productivity, and completion-time standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
