Specimen Technician

the Client•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Work may include A-station, presorting, picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Tasks must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time. The role requires organization, the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests, and the ability to learn compliance regulations for test ordering, which may change daily. The position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction, and requires flexibility in response to changing demands. This is an onsite, three-month contract role in Lewisville, Texas. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime availability is required, as are weekends, holidays, and on-call availability based on staffing needs. The work takes place in a biohazard and production environment, with emphasis on safety, productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Data entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Basic understanding of computers.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to learn and understand specimen types and test-ordering compliance regulations.
Effective communication with all levels of staff.
Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Must practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment.
No prior experience required.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 (a plus, but not required).
Previous experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Perform A-station, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
Perform imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Complete all functions confidently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by the client.
Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, including regulations that may change daily.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Follow core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that foster a positive work environment.
Adapt flexibly to changes and changing demands.