Hospital Specimen Technician - Tue-Sat Day Shift

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical for FT employees (30+ h)

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual health assessment Blueprint for

Wellness programs

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on hospital specimen preparation, processing, and test send-out, ensuring accurate pre-analytical steps and compliance with procedures.

Strong data-entry, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating with hospital staff and Quest teams. The position requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of working experience.
• Prior specimen processing and hospital lab workflow experience is preferred.
• Must be able to perform data entry at high speed (6,000 keystrokes/hour).

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing and test send-out responsibilities.
• Problem resolution for specimen types and client issues.
• Provide exceptional customer service and liaison between hospital staff and Quest Diagnostics.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIS Systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on hospital specimen preparation, processing, and test send-out, ensuring accurate pre-analytical steps and compliance with procedures.

Strong data-entry, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating with hospital staff and Quest teams. The position requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.