Specimen Technician

Job Title: Specimen Technician
Job Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Duration: 3 Months+ (possible extension)

Shift: Second shift: 2 pm – 10:30 pm
Pay Range: $17.20 - $18/hr. on W2
 
Duties:

• Perform general specimen processing functions including A-station activities, presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, and imaging/microfilming.
• Accurately receive, process, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform pickup and delivery of processed specimens within the laboratory as required.
• Enter specimen and test order information into laboratory systems with a minimum speed of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Learn and correctly identify specimen types associated with client test orders.
• Understand and comply with laboratory regulations and test-ordering requirements, which may change daily.
• Maintain specimen integrity while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental turnaround time standards.
• Practice proper biohazard safety procedures and adhere to all safety and compliance policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and laboratory staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and customer demands.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• No prior experience required
• Previous laboratory or specimen processing experience (preferred)
• Medical background with knowledge of clinical laboratory terminology (preferred)
• Prior hospital laboratory experience (preferred, not required)
• Previous experience in a production or high-volume work environment (preferred)
• Basic computer skills and data entry experience required

• Production-based laboratory environment with strict productivity and quality standards.
• Exposure to biohazard materials; must follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Requires flexibility for night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, and overtime as staffing needs dictate.