Specimen Technician

Job Title: Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) 
Job Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Second shift, Wednesday - Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Payrate: $17.20 - $18.00/ hr. on w2

Job Summary:

• The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides essential operational support within the Specimen Processing Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant handling of laboratory specimens.
• This role supports laboratory workflow through specimen receipt, processing, documentation, and distribution, while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen processing functions including A-station processing, presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging/microfilming, and delivery of processed specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Accurately enter specimen and test order data with a minimum typing speed of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Identify, sort, and verify specimen types, test orders, and client requirements to ensure proper laboratory routing.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following established handling, labeling, storage, and transport protocols.
• Comply with laboratory regulations, test ordering requirements, and compliance guidelines, adapting to daily procedural changes.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, production-driven environment, meeting productivity, quality, and departmental turnaround time standards.
• Practice biohazard safety procedures, including PPE use and infection control protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to support workflow continuity.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting night shift operations, weekends, holidays, on-call rotations, and overtime as needed.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced production laboratory environment.
• Regular exposure to biohazardous materials with required adherence to safety protocols.
• Emphasis on quality, accuracy, and turnaround time performance metrics.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Medical or laboratory background preferred, including familiarity with medical terminology.
• Previous laboratory, hospital, or specimen processing experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a production or high-volume environment is a plus.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong data entry and computer proficiency.
• High attention to detail with ability to process specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to adapt to frequent workflow and regulatory changes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods in a laboratory setting.