Senior Specimen Technician: Complex Processing & Training

Quest Diagnostics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Specimen Technician III in Saint Louis, MO, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with rotating weekends. The role involves advanced specimen processing including microbiology, frozen splits, send-outs, cytology, and handling irreplaceable specimens with strict compliance and accurate production standards.

Proficiency in test ordering policy and specimen requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Required work experience: Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and meet all performance standards in the SPT II role.
• Strong preference for medical terminology knowledge and production environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT II and understanding of all SOPs for Specimen Processing.
• Assists in filling in for any function within Specimen Processing as needed.
• Understands how processing impacts the testing laboratory workflow.
• Identifies problems with specimen types and documents issues.
• Researches test ordering information on translation tables and computer systems.

Skills

PC skills in MS Office

Effective communication

Staying composed under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Leadership ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Specimen Technician III in Saint Louis, MO, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with rotating weekends. The role involves advanced specimen processing including microbiology, frozen splits, send-outs, cytology, and handling irreplaceable specimens with strict compliance and accurate production standards.

Proficiency in test ordering policy and specimen requirements is essential.