Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Wallingford, CT

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. Duties may include A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be performed accurately and on time in a production-oriented biohazard environment, with attention to productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times.

The position requires strong organizational skills, data-entry proficiency, and the ability to learn specimen types and the compliance regulations associated with client test orders. Regulations and daily demands may change, so flexibility and adaptability are important. The technician follows safety policies and compliance procedures, maintains a neat and clean work area, communicates effectively with staff at all levels, and helps foster a positive working environment.

Most work occurs on the night shift. Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is required based on staffing needs. The pay range is $16.20 to $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment while practicing proper safety habits.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen-processing support functions, which may include A-station, presort, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Complete work accurately, confidently, and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients.
• Learn and follow compliance regulations related to test ordering, including changes to those regulations.
• Meet productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Work safely in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and compliance procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and demonstrate interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Adapt to changing demands and staffing needs, including availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED