Specimen Technician
About The Position
The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. 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.
Requirements
- Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients
- Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
- Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Ability to work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required by staffing needs
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Basic understanding of computers (required)
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
- Previous hospital laboratory experience (a plus, not required)
- Previous experience in a production environment preferred
- Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
Responsibilities
- Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting
- Enter alphanumeric data at a minimum of 6,000 keystrokes per hour
- Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- Sit or stand for long periods as required by the production environment
- 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
- Meet productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times in a production environment
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
