Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. The position requires a data entry background and may include work at the A-station, presort, 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 requires organization and the ability to learn specimen types associated with customer test orders, as well as compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change regularly.

This position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction. The technician works in a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and completion times, and must adapt to changing demands. Most work is performed on the night shift. Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability may be required based on staffing needs. The work takes place in a biohazard environment and requires good safety habits, effective communication with staff at all levels, adherence to core values and safety and compliance policies, maintenance of a neat work area, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Data entry background.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to learn specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; effective communication and adaptability.
• Practice good safety habits and adhere to safety and compliance policies.

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 functions such as A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Process work confidently, accurately, and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and completion-time standards.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by customers and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and maintain a neat work area.
• Follow safety, compliance, and core-values policies and practices.
• Adapt to changing demands; provide weekend, holiday, on-call, or overtime availability as required by staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

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