Specimen Technician

the Client•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician (SPT I) provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. The role involves handling specimens and related documentation, entering data, and supporting laboratory operations with confidence, accuracy, and timeliness. The work is complex and requires strong organization, the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests, and the ability to understand compliance regulations that may change daily. The position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction, and requires flexibility to respond to changing customer demands. The work is performed in a production environment with productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times. The technician works in a biohazard environment and must follow safety practices. The position is primarily on the night shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime is required based on staffing needs. This is a two-month contract role onsite in Lewisville, Texas.

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 and understand specimen types related to tests ordered.
Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Effective communication skills across all levels of staff.
Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to work in a biohazard environment while practicing good safety habits.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer 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 laboratory experience.
Previous hospital laboratory experience.
Previous experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Perform A-station, presort, and pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
Perform imaging and microfilming of specimens and related documentation.
Perform centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
Complete all functions accurately, confidently, and in a timely manner.
Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients.
Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, including regulations that may change daily.
Work in a production environment to meet productivity and quality standards and departmental completion times.
Enter data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Work in a biohazard environment and practice good safety habits.
Communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
Follow core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and contribute to a positive environment.
Adapt to change and maintain availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime as required by staffing needs.
Sit or stand for long periods as required.