Specimen Collection Specialist

TruArc Health; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TruArc Health in Irvine, CA is seeking a per diem Specimen Collection Specialist to perform specimen collection and processing at designated sites. The role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and patient privacy in a remote/onsite setup across Orange County, with two 4-hour shifts on Monday and Thursday from 9am–1pm (schedule is flexible).

The position requires EMT certification, a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• EMT certification is required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple sites.
• Clean driving record required to commute between sites.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens using nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal, or throat swabs.
• Verify patient identification and document updates in the lab system.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and answer questions about the process.
• Store and prepare samples for transport.
• Travel to site locations within Santa Ana and/or Orange County.
• Set up and take down the testing site at the start and end of each workday.
• Follow safety protocols (PPE, OSHA) and HIPAA/privacy requirements.

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma

EMT Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: REMOTE - IRVINE , CA 92618

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00

Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

The Specimen Collection Specialist will be conducting specimen collection and processing activities by adhering to all laboratory established practices and procedures at designated collection sites. The Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible in maintaining a safe and professional environment for staff and patients. This role is in Castle Hills, TX

This is a Per-Diem role, working two 4-hour shift on Monday and Thursday from 9am-1pm (there is flexibility in the schedule)

Essential duties

• Confirm, verifies patient identification, and make necessary updated on the lab system.
• Collect patient specimens using nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal, or throat swabs.
• Explains collection procedures to patients and answers any questions about the process.
• Stores and prepares samples for transport.
• Ability to troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise during the collection process.
• Travel to site locations within Santa Ana and/or Orange County.
• Set up and take down the testing site at the beginning and end of each workday.
• Complies with all Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• Follows all required Safety Protocols (PPE, Universal Precautions, OSHA Standards).
• Ensures that patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
• Ensures that site has adequate supplies for continuous operation.
• Greets all incoming individuals at the on-site location (employees, patients, and visitors).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• EMT Certification
• High School Diploma
• Reliable Transportation
• Clean driving record

Quality Skills and/or traits we are looking for

• Professionalism and discretion: handles a sensitive process with dignity and respect for patients in recovery
• Calm, non-judgmental demeanor
• Strong attention to detail: accurate labeling, documentation, and collection procedures
• High integrity and ethical standards: vigilant against sample tampering/substitution
• Reliability and punctuality: critical for programs coordinating around pickups and scheduling windows
• Comfort with bodily fluid handling
• Sharp observational skills
• Basic EMR/computer literacy: accurately enters collection data into systems like Kipu
• Confidentiality-minded: understands and respects HIPAA and patient privacy requirements (if not already well-versed, is a fast learner)