Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

the Client•Gaithersburg, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department. Tasks may include A-station work, presorting, picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time while meeting departmental productivity, quality, and completion-time standards. The position requires data-entry proficiency and the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests and changing compliance regulations. The SPT I works in a production and biohazard environment, follows safety and compliance procedures, maintains an orderly work area, and communicates effectively with staff at all levels. Flexibility and adaptability are important given changing customer demands and staffing needs. This is an onsite, three-month contract role in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 AM–8:30 AM, with a rotating Sunday. Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is required based on staffing needs; overtime is expected. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Basic understanding of computers.
Data-entry proficiency of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to learn specimen types related to tests ordered by clients.
Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Ability to work effectively in a production environment with productivity and quality standards.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive work environment.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform specimen-processing support functions, which may include A-station work, presorting, specimen pickup and delivery, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Complete work accurately and on time while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
Perform data entry at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Work safely in a biohazard environment.
Learn specimen types related to client-ordered tests and applicable compliance regulations.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Follow core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Adapt to changing demands and demonstrate flexibility.
Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.