Specimen Processing Technician

Quest Diagnostics • Chantilly, VA

6d • 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 various functions such as A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. All tasks 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 different specimen types and related tests, as well as compliance regulations that may change frequently. This position is critical for quality and customer satisfaction, demanding significant flexibility from the employee due to daily changes and diverse customer demands. The majority of SPT I work is on the night shift, but 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 employee 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 levels of staff, adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies, and maintaining a neat and clean work area are essential. Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment and the ability to adapt to change are also demonstrated.

Requirements

• Data entry background.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and related tests.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Operate A-station, presort, and handle pickup and delivery of processed specimens.
• Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Enter data with accuracy and speed (6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour).
• Learn and understand specimen types and related 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.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED