Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

TalentBurst • Greensboro, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) must have the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients, as well as compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. Flexibility is required as the SPT I will be exposed to many different demands from customers. The majority of SPT I work on the night shift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement. The department is a production environment with an emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. This 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 levels of staff, adherence to core values, safety and compliance policies, and maintaining a neat and clean work area are essential. Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment and the ability to adapt to change are also required.

Requirements

• Good organization skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Flexibility is required.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime is a requirement.
• Data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Process specimens that come into the lab.
• Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing 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