LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST - FEMALE

Cordant Health Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO from day 1

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a Female Specimen Collections Technician for Rockford, IL. The role involves observing female participants and collecting urine, oral fluid, or hair specimens as part of drug screen requirements under contract obligations.

Shifts include Tue, Wed, Thu, and weekends, with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour. The position emphasizes precise specimen handling, patient interaction, and compliance with chain-of-custody processes.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
• Healthcare, criminal justice, or similar field preferred.
• Ability to observe collections and collect biological specimens.
• Professional with no on-site supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory.
• Maintain organization of the collection site and file requisitions, chain of custody forms, and paperwork.
• Collect and scan insurance as applicable and order supplies to maintain inventory.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager or Client Services.
• Stand for long periods and perform duties with or without supervision.

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated Female Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Rockford, 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 Female participants and requires a Female Specimen Collections Technician. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.Pay Rate: $17.50Shift: Tuesday: 1-7pm, Wednesday: 8-5, Thursday: 1-7pm, Sat & Sun: 8am-NoonPrimary 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 teamStanding for long periods of timeAll 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.