Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician provides general support within 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 completed accurately, confidently, and on time in a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times.

The role requires data-entry skills, good organization, flexibility, and the ability to learn specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients, as well as compliance regulations for test ordering that may change daily. The technician works in a biohazard environment and is expected to follow safety and compliance procedures, communicate effectively with staff at all levels, maintain a neat work area, and contribute to a positive environment. Most work occurs on the night shift. Depending on staffing needs, availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Data-entry ability of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Good organization skills, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• 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 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.
• Carry out duties that may include A-station work, presorting, specimen pickup and delivery to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients and applicable test-ordering compliance regulations.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and maintain a neat and clean work area.

What This Job Offers

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