Senior Hospital Specimen Technician - Lead Lab Operations

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Specimen Technician - Hospital in Joplin, MO, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role focuses on meticulous specimen preparation, test send-out, and proactive problem resolution within a hospital setting.

Excellent data-entry skills and hospital LIS familiarity are required. Responsibilities include processing specimens, coordinating test orders, and providing exceptional customer service to hospital staff.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of specimen processing or related lab experience.
• Comfort with data-entry and healthcare data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens in hospital setting.
• Process specimens and manage test send-out activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate with hospital staff and Quest team.
• Interact with hospital lab managers and sales/operations teams.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital LIS systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Specimen Technician - Hospital in Joplin, MO, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role focuses on meticulous specimen preparation, test send-out, and proactive problem resolution within a hospital setting.

Excellent data-entry skills and hospital LIS familiarity are required. Responsibilities include processing specimens, coordinating test orders, and providing exceptional customer service to hospital staff.