Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Quest Diagnostics•Greensboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Duties may include A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time in a production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The role requires strong organization, flexibility, and the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests and compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily. The position requires a data-entry background and the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. The technician works in a biohazard environment and must follow safety and compliance policies and procedures. The role also involves communicating effectively with staff at all levels, keeping the work area neat and clean, and fostering a positive environment. The position is primarily on the night shift. Based on staffing needs, availability to work weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime is required. The work may involve sitting or standing for long periods. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. No prior experience is required, though laboratory, medical, hospital laboratory, and production-environment experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of computers.
Data-entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to learn specimen types related to tests ordered by clients and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow safety and compliance policies and procedures.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
Carry out functions that may include A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Perform 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 compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures while working in a biohazard environment.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Adapt to changing demands and requirements.