LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST

Cordant Health Solutions; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions seeks a Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Canon City, CO. You will collect urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens for drug screens as part of criminal legal system or mental health treatment programs, and this position will involve observation of MALE participants.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring proper chain of

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required.
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients, required.
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or similar dynamic field preferred.
• Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required.
• Ability to work professionally with no on-site supervision, required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.
• Basic computer skills, required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory.
• Maintain organization of the collection site and paperwork (chain of custody forms).
• File requisitions and related paperwork; manage supplies and inventory.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Independent work

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Canon City, CO. In this role, you will be performing collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions with the criminal legal system or mental health treatment. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.This position will involve observation of MALE participants and requires a MALE Laboratory Collection Specialist. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.Shift: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM TO 5:30PMSalary: $15.00-$17.00 PER HOURPrimary ResponsibilitiesCollect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratoryMaintain organization of the collection siteFile requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperworkCollect and scan insurance, as applicableOrder Supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies etc.) and maintain inventory at practice location to ensure collection supplies are always availableCommunicates client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services teamAll other duties as assignedQualificationsHS diploma or GED, required1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients requiredExperience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferredAbility to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, requiredAbility work professionally with no on-site supervision, requiredStrong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, requiredAbility to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de-escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervisionBasic computer skills, requiredLight to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, requiredAbility to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), requiredBenefitsCordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.#FIE123