Specimen Technician - Hospital

Quest Diagnostics; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician to prepare patient specimens and manage client interactions. This role requires flexibility and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and career advancement opportunities. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably some medical or laboratory experience.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health

Well-being programs and annual health assessments

Mental health programs

Vacation, Flex Time, and holidays

Financial coaching and retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Incentive plans and education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferred medical background and laboratory or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens for hospital clients and coordinate pickups.
• Manage stat testing needs and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specimen Technician - Hospital - Boston, MA - Monday - Friday 3:00PM-10:30PM

The Hospital Specimen Preparation Technician (HSPT) is responsible for daily preparation of patient specimens from hospital clients. The HSPT must demonstrate mastery of all functions of specimen preparation for submission to multiple Quest Diagnostics facilities, as well as Rapid Response Laboratories (RRL). The HSPT works with minimal direction. Additionally, since many changes occur from day to day, great flexibility is required. The majority of HSPT work is on the day shift, but flexibility is needed for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on client requirements.

Pay Range: Minimum of $19.61+ per hour; Employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Day 1 Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health for full-time employees (>30 hours/week)
• Well-being programs and annual health assessments
• Mental health programs
• Vacation, Flex Time, and holidays
• Financial coaching and retirement plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Incentive plans and education assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens for hospital clients and coordinate pickups.
• Maintain positive daily interactions with clients, representing Quest Diagnostics.
• Manage stat testing needs, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with hospital IT and staff.
• Follow test ordering policies, specimen requirements, and compliance standards.
• Resolve client issues related to specimen processing and testing.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and internal teams.
• Document procedures accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Medical background, laboratory or hospital experience, data entry skills

Additional Information

Quest Diagnostics values our service members and encourages veterans to apply. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.