SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN (1487)

Cordant Health Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions is seeking a self-motivated FEMALE Specimen Collections Technician for our Field Operations team in Rockford, IL. The role involves collecting urine, oral fluid, or hair specimens for drug screens in accordance with legal and health requirements.

The position offers shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, and requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work without on-site supervision. The role is ideal for individuals with experience in healthcare or criminal justice.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients.
• Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship biological specimens.
• Maintain organization of the collection site.
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer skills

Ability to observe collections

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rockford, IL 61101

Position: FEMALE Specimen Collections Technician

We are seeking a self‑motivated FEMALE Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Rockford, IL. In this role, you will perform collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions with the criminal legal system or mental health treatment. Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.

This position will involve observation of FEMALE participants and requires a FEMALE Laboratory Collection Specialist. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.

Shift Details

• Tues: 1pm to 7pm
• Wed: 8am to 5pm
• Thurs: 1pm to 7pm
• Sat & Sun: 8:30am to 12pm

Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory
• Maintain organization of the collection site
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
• Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
• Order supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies, etc.) and maintain inventory at practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
• Communicate client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, required
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients, required
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
• Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required
• Ability to work professionally with no on‑site supervision, required
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
• Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de‑escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on‑site supervision
• Basic computer skills, required
• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
• Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required