Senior Hospital Specimen Technician: Lab Operations Lead

Quest Diagnostics; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Sr. Specimen Technician for the Hospital in El Paso, TX. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay starts at $19.82 per hour, with potential annual bonus based on performance.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, test reporting, and resolving issues with hospital staff. Requires 3–5 years of lab specimen processing experience and strong data-entry skills in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of lab specimen processing experience.
• High attention to detail for test orders and specimen handling.
• Excellent communication with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and prepare for testing per policies.
• Manage test order flow and patient specimen handling.
• Provide quality customer service and escalate as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIS Systems

Quest Reports

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Sr. Specimen Technician for the Hospital in El Paso, TX. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay starts at $19.82 per hour, with potential annual bonus based on performance.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, test reporting, and resolving issues with hospital staff. Requires 3–5 years of lab specimen processing experience and strong data-entry skills in a clinical setting.