Drug Testing Tech

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center, located in Granite City, IL, is seeking a Drug Testing Technician to support its Occupational Health team. The role involves DOT and non-DOT urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, and phlebotomy for employees and community partners.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and exemplary customer service in a fast-paced healthcare setting. On-call rotations are required to support after-hours testing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASCP Certification or 3 years hospital phlebotomy experience required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• DOT drug testing certification (or ability to obtain) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screen collections following regulations.
• Perform breath alcohol testing and occupational health screenings.
• Collect venous blood specimens for testing.
• Label, process, and transport specimens accurately.
• Complete electronic documentation and testing records.
• Verify patient and donor IDs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow DOT rules and hospital policies.
• Prepare collection areas and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Provide professional customer service during testing scenarios.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Confidentiality

On-call readiness

Education

ASCP Certification or 3 years hospital phlebotomy

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

DOT Drug Testing Certification (or able to obtain)

Job description

Occupational Health Department

Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL

Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.24 per hour

Make a Difference in Workplace Health & Safety

Drug Testing Technician

Gateway Regional Medical Center is looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate Drug Testing Technician to join our Occupational Health team. In this role, you'll help support a safe and healthy workforce by performing federally regulated drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and occupational health services for employees, patients, and community partners.

If you enjoy working with people, have excellent attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

What You'll Do

As a Drug Testing Technician, You Will

• Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screen collections following all federal regulations and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Perform breath alcohol testing and other occupational health screenings as required.
• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture for occupational health testing and laboratory services.
• Accurately label, process, store, and prepare specimens for transport.
• Complete electronic documentation and maintain accurate testing records.
• Verify patient and donor identification while protecting confidentiality.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), federal drug testing regulations, and hospital policies.
• Prepare collection areas and ensure testing supplies and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism during routine, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing.
• Follow infection prevention practices, safety standards, and Universal Precautions at all times.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and emergency occupational health testing needs.
• Assist with additional Occupational Health services and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital phlebotomy experience with advanced venipuncture skills.
• Experience with medical terminology and electronic data entry.
• ASCP Certification or three (3) years of equivalent hospital phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to obtain Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing Certification within three weeks of hire.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) within three months of hire.
• DOT Drug Testing Certification (or ability to obtain if required by the department).

Preferred

• Coursework in biology or chemistry.
• Previous Occupational Health, laboratory, or employee health experience.
• Experience performing federally regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Why Join Gateway Regional Medical Center?

• Competitive pay: $17.50-$26.24 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on workplace health and safety

What Makes You Successful

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Pays close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates professionally with employees, patients, and employers.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity in every interaction.
• Works independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Remains calm and professional in sensitive situations.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Is dependable and willing to participate in an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements while performing specimen collections and data entry. The ability to safely perform venipuncture, lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, and work with blood and other bodily fluids while following appropriate PPE and infection control practices is required.

Every specimen collected helps protect employees, patients, and our community.

Gateway Regional Medical Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.