Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for a 3-month assignment in Chantilly, VA. The role supports the Specimen Processing Department with a data-entry background, handling tasks from A-station to aliquoting while ensuring accuracy and timely work in a biohazard lab.

The position emphasizes flexibility due to daily test ordering changes, requiring strong organization, safety adherence, and effective communication with staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and data entry background.
• Medical background preferred, lab experience helpful.
• Willingness to work night shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing tasks including typing and data entry.
• Assist with A-station tasks, presort, aliquoting, and sample handling.
• Transport processed specimens to the lab and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Data entry

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Job Title- Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

Location- Chantilly, VA
Duration- 3 Months
Shift/Time Zone:- Tues-Sat, 7pm-330am EST

Job Summary:

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background.
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.
• This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required.
• The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits. Able to sit or stand for long periods. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures. Keeps work area neat and clean. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience:

• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Additional Job Details:

• This is for a Tech Ops floater position - the individual will be pucking samples, aliquotting samples, sorting and storing samples.
• There is equal amount of standing and sitting between the various tasks.

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