Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. 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 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. 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.

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.

• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

• Heavy production site. Very busy with repetitive tasks.

• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.

• If testing samples, will be required to wear lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, protective wear.

• Able to sit or stand for long periods.

• Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift.

• Based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.

• Must be available to work whenever scheduled, BE ON TIME, and stay for the entire shift.

• Excessive absenteeism/tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination.

• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

• Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.

• Keeps work area neat and clean.

• MUST HAVE EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOTH SPOKEN AND WRITTEN.

• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred who also speak Spanish. English still must be strong, as well.

• HS diploma or equivalent

• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.

• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

• Medical terminology a plus, but not required.

• Candidate must have their own reliable transportation & a valid DL to get to/from worksite without issue (bus, Uber, rideshare is not reliable transportation).