Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Quest Diagnosticsorporated • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The SPT I provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. The role requires data-entry skills and may include A-station work, presorting, specimen pickup and delivery to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time in a production environment with productivity, quality, and completion-time standards.

The position requires strong organization, adaptability, and the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests and compliance regulations that may change daily. The technician encounters varied customer demands and contributes to customer satisfaction and quality. The role is performed in a biohazard environment and requires safe work practices, effective communication with staff at all levels, and maintaining a neat work area. Most SPT I work is on the night shift. Staffing needs may require weekend and holiday work, on-call availability, and overtime availability.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with a rotating Sunday. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Data-entry ability of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Strong organization skills and ability to learn specimen types and changing compliance regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays, be on call, and work overtime as required by staffing needs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general 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 in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Learn specimen types related to client-ordered tests and applicable test-ordering compliance regulations.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures, including safe practices in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and maintain a neat, clean work area.
• Adapt to changing work requirements and customer demands.

What This Job Offers

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