Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Irving, TX

5d

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I provides general support for the Specimen Processing Department. Duties may include A-station work, presorting, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be performed accurately, confidently, and on time. The role involves learning specimen types and test-ordering compliance regulations, which may change daily, and requires strong organization, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing customer demands. This is a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. Most work is on the night shift; availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime is required based on staffing needs. The technician works in a biohazard environment, follows safety and compliance procedures, communicates effectively with staff at all levels, and maintains a neat and clean work area. The position requires a data-entry background and the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Data-entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department.
• Perform tasks that may include A-station work, presorting, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion standards.
• Learn specimen types related to tests ordered and follow applicable test-ordering compliance regulations.
• Practice good safety habits while performing tasks in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and adhere to core values and safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and requirements.

What This Job Offers

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