LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST - FEMALE (7087)

Cordant Health Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a Female Specimen Collections Technician to join the Field Operations team in Rockford, IL. The role involves collecting urine, oral fluid, or hair specimens for drug screens under contract requirements, with observation duties for female participants.

The position is part-time, with shifts Tue 1-7pm, Wed 8-5, Thu 1-7pm, and Sat–Sun 8am-noon, and requires HS diploma or GED and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in roles involving customer or patient contact.
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens.
• Maintain organization of the collection site.
• File requisitions and chain-of-custody paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Rockford, IL - Rockford, IL 61101, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day

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.

Pay Rate: $17.50

Shift

Tuesday: 1-7pm, Wednesday: 8-5, Thursday: 1-7pm, Sat & Sun: 8am-Noon

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
• Standing for long periods of time
• 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

Benefits

Cordant 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.