Specimen Processing Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Technician I works in a production-oriented laboratory environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The role requires learning and applying test-ordering compliance regulations that may change daily, adapting to changing customer demands, and maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. The position is based in Lewisville, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The assignment is described as lasting 2+ months. The technician enters data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour, works in a biohazard environment while following safety practices, and may need to work weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime based on staffing needs. The role also involves communicating effectively with staff at all levels, following core values and safety and compliance policies, maintaining a neat work area, and fostering a positive environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of computers.
Prior laboratory experience required.
Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as required by staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Learn and follow test-ordering compliance regulations that may change daily.
Enter data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Work to productivity and quality standards and meet departmental completion times.
Follow safety practices while working in a biohazard environment.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Adhere to core values and safety and compliance policies and procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing demands.