LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST (5825)

Cordant Health Solutions; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Part Time Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Peoria, IL. You will perform collections for individuals completing drug screens as part of legal or treatment conditions, collecting urine, oral fluid, or hair specimens per contractual requirements.

This position involves observing MALE participants and requires a MALE Laboratory Collection Specialist.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required.
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or similar field preferred.
• Ability to observe collections and collect biological specimens.
• Ability to work professionally with no on-site supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and de-escalate tense interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory.
• Maintain organization of the collection site.
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and related paperwork.
• Collect and scan insurance documentation as applicable.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory at the location.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager or Client Services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Peoria Co - Peoria, IL 61620
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Shift: part Time: Monday-Friday 10am to 2pm
• Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

We are seeking a self-motivated PART TIME Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Peoria, IL. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory
• Maintain organization of the collection site
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
• Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
• Order Supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies etc.) and maintain inventory at practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
• Communicates client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
• Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required
• Ability work professionally with no on-site supervision, required
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
• Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de-escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervision
• Basic computer skills, required
• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
• Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required