Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. The role involves processing specimens and related tasks such as 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 in a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times.

The position requires a data-entry background and the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. The technician learns specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients and compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily. The role is important to quality and customer satisfaction and requires flexibility to respond to changing demands.

The work takes place in a biohazard environment, where good safety habits are required. The technician must communicate effectively with staff at all levels, follow core values and safety and compliance policies and procedures, maintain a neat and clean work area, foster a positive environment through strong interpersonal skills, and adapt to change. A majority of the team works night shift. Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime is required based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Data-entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn specimen types related to tests ordered and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow safety and compliance policies and procedures, maintain a clean work area, and adapt to change.
• 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/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 applicable specimen-processing functions, including A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Perform work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Learn specimen types related to tests ordered by clients and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures while working in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to changing customer demands and departmental needs.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

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