Specimen Processing Technician

TalentBurst•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background and involves tasks 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 and compliance regulations related to testing. Flexibility is essential due to daily changes and customer demands. The department is a production environment with an emphasis on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The position requires the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour and involves working in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. The SPT I must be able to sit or stand for long periods, communicate effectively, adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies, keep the work area neat, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of computers.
Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.
Must be available for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime.
Must be able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
Must have the ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
Perform A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
Conduct imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Enter data with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.
Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
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.
Keep work area neat and clean.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.