Specimen Technician

Job Title: Specimen Technician
Job Duration: 3 months (possible extension)  
Job Location: Shelton, CT 06484
Pay rate: $17.20/h - $22.00/h in W2 contract
Shift: Tues - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 and Saturday 7:00 - 3:30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Job Description

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, pre-sort, 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.
• Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and can learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change daily.
• 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.
• Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime is a requirement.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

 
Requirements

• Data entry background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.