Evening Specimen Processing Technician

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan eligibility after 90 days, 6

Employee Assistance Programs formental

Education Assistance and Professional

Job summary

Valley Lab is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician to ensure specimens are properly identified, prepared, documented, and ready for testing. You will handle patient identifiers, data entry, and aliquoting to support accurate lab results.

The role emphasizes precision and adherence to safety protocols, with a Sunday-Thursday night shift and a starting wage of $16.00/hour, based on experience. The lab is part of Valley Behavioral Health’s services, providing essential care and quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for laboratory testing and analysis including managing specimen containers, verifying patient identifiers on the sample and test request forms, entering data into the lab information system, and ensuring correct specimen labeling
• Prepares aliquots and delivers specimens for testing
• Centrifuges and disposes of specimens
• Resolves and documents any problems relating to specimen samples, collection, and processing
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times
• Handles and disposes of medical and chemical waste

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Lab is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician to ensure specimens are properly identified, prepared, documented, and ready for testing. You will handle patient identifiers, data entry, and aliquoting to support accurate lab results.

The role emphasizes precision and adherence to safety protocols, with a Sunday-Thursday night shift and a starting wage of $16.00/hour, based on experience. The lab is part of Valley Behavioral Health’s services, providing essential care and quality