Specimen Technician

Cynet Systems • Chantilly, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include, but are not limited to, A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organizational skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client. The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I roles work on the night shift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability are required. The department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times. The position requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. The role works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. The candidate must be able to sit or stand for long periods. The candidate communicates effectively with all levels of staff. The candidate adheres to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures. The candidate keeps the work area neat and clean. The candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment. The candidate demonstrates flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.

Requirements

• The position requires a data entry background.
• The job is complex and requires that the candidate have good organizational skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client.
• The candidate must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis.
• The position requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• The candidate must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• General support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• A-station.
• Presort.
• Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Imaging/microfilming.
• Centrifugation.
• Aliquotting.
• Perform all functions with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Work in a biohazard environment while practicing good safety habits.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.

What This Job Offers

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