Specimen Technician
About The Position
The candidate 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 candidate have good organizational skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client. The candidate 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 occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the candidate is required. The candidate will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. A majority of candidates work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. 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.
Requirements
- Data entry background.
- Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
- Basic understanding of computers.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
- Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
- Previous hospital laboratory experience.
- Previous experience in a production environment.
- Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
Responsibilities
- Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
- Operate A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
- Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client.
- Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
- Enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
- Practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- Adhere to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
- Keep work area neat and clean.
- Foster a positive environment through strong interpersonal skills.
- Adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
