Hospital Specimen Technician: Precision & Patient Impact

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 64,058,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical coverage

401(k) company match

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Hospital Specimen Technician in Urbana, IL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. This role handles pre-analytical specimen processing in a hospital setting with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

Responsibilities include specimen flow, hospital LIS familiarity, and coordination with Quest testing reports. Requires 1–3 years of experience and a high school diploma; benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working experience.
• Medical background preferred, which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Experience in a hospital laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform test ordering per hospital procedures.
• Troubleshoot specimen issues and resolve missing information.
• Provide pro-active customer support and liaison with hospital staff.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital LIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Hospital Specimen Technician in Urbana, IL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. This role handles pre-analytical specimen processing in a hospital setting with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

Responsibilities include specimen flow, hospital LIS familiarity, and coordination with Quest testing reports. Requires 1–3 years of experience and a high school diploma; benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) options.