Hospital Specimen Tech: Precise Lab Support & Liaison

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Hospital Specimen Technician to support specimen preparation in a hospital setting on Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The role emphasizes accurate pre-analytical processing and adherence to hospital procedures.

You will work with the Quest LIS and hospital staff, manage sample flow, and provide proactive customer service while maintaining safety standards in a biohazard environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working experience in a clinical/laboratory setting.
• Medical background preferred with terminology knowledge.
• Experience in hospital laboratory workflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Follow pre-analytical processing procedures accurately and timely.
• Provide proactive customer service and liaise with hospital staff.
• Handle specimen flow, data entry, and test order policies.

Skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Composure under pressure

Tools

Hospital LIS Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Hospital Specimen Technician to support specimen preparation in a hospital setting on Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The role emphasizes accurate pre-analytical processing and adherence to hospital procedures.

You will work with the Quest LIS and hospital staff, manage sample flow, and provide proactive customer service while maintaining safety standards in a biohazard environment.