LABORATORY COLLECTION SPECIALIST - MALE

Cordant Health Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions in Fort Worth, TX seeks a MALE Specimen Collections Technician to perform urine, oral fluid, and hair collections for individuals under criminal justice or mental health treatment conditions.

The role requires observing male participants, maintaining chain of custody, documentation, and coordinating with the lab; HS diploma, 1+ year in customer-facing work, and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of customer or patient-facing experience.
• Healthcare, criminal justice, or similar field experience preferred.
• Observe collections and collect biological specimens.
• Work independently with no on-site supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and de-escalate in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens.
• Maintain organization of the collection site and paperwork.
• File requisitions and chain of custody forms.
• Manage supplies and inventory at the practice location.
• Communicate client inquiries to management or client services.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated MALE Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Fort Worth, TX. 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 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: $16-17Shift: M-F: 8am-5pmPrimary 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.