Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department in a clinical laboratory environment. Duties may include A-station and presort work, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, aliquoting, and data entry. The work requires accuracy, confidence, timeliness, strong organization, and the ability to learn specimen types and changing compliance requirements related to test ordering.

This role is critical to customer satisfaction and quality. The department operates as a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and completion times. The technician must adapt to changing daily demands, practice proper safety habits in a biohazard environment, communicate effectively with staff at all levels, follow safety and compliance policies, maintain a neat work area, and contribute to a positive work environment. Most work occurs on the night shift; weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is required based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background that includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Perform duties that may include A-station, presort, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, aliquoting, and data entry.
• Handle all functions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Meet productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Practice proper safety habits in a biohazard environment and follow safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Adapt to changing daily demands and staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

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