SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN

Cordant Health Solutions; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions in Everett, WA is seeking a full-time Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team. You will collect urine, oral fluid, and hair specimens for individuals under criminal legal system or mental health treatment conditions, with responsibility to observe MALE participants.

Responsibilities include collecting, logging, processing, and shipping specimens; maintaining site organization; filing requisitions and chain of custody; managing supplies; and

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required.
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required.
• Healthcare, criminal justice, or similar dynamic field preferred.
• Observe collections for MALE participants as part of job requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal on-site supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory.
• Maintain organization of the collection site and related paperwork.
• File requisitions and chain-of-custody forms; manage associated paperwork.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory at the practice location.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are seeking a full time self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in EVERETT, WA. 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: $20.54Shift: Various Shifts Available - To be discussed during an interviewPrimary 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.