Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

TalentBurst • Pittsburgh, PA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) must have the ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily. This position is critical for quality and customer satisfaction. Great flexibility is required due to frequent changes and diverse customer demands. The SPT I will primarily work the night shift, but availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime is a requirement based on staffing needs. The department operates in a production environment with an emphasis on productivity, 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 involves working in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits, and the ability to sit or stand for long periods. Effective communication with all staff levels, adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies, maintaining a neat and clean work area, and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills for a positive environment are essential. Flexibility and adaptability to change are also key.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Flexibility to adapt to frequent changes and diverse customer demands.
• Availability for night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment and practice good safety habits.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to keep work area neat and clean.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
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Responsibilities

• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Meet productivity and quality standards.
• Complete departmental tasks within specified times.
• Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment and practice good safety habits.
• Sit or stand for long periods.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement options

What This Job Offers

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