Specimen Technician

Overview

Job Title: Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

Location: 1850 W ARLINGTON BLVD, Greenville NC 27834

Duration: 5 months

Shift/Time Zone: 1st shift

Hours: M - TH 1pm - 5pm, F 8am - 5pm. 24 hours/week

Note:

This is a heavy production site with high daily workload. Personal protective equipment (lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, and other protective wear) may be required when testing samples.

Language requirement: MUST HAVE EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOTH SPOKEN AND WRITTEN

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

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background.
• 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. Job is complex and requires that 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. 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 night shift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a bio hazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

HS diploma or equivalent.

Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

• 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.