Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Specimen Technician to support clinical lab operations, learn compliance rules for test ordering, and perform accurate data entry in a biohazard environment.

The role is night shift with weekend/holiday rotation and potential overtime for staffing needs. An HS diploma or equivalent is required; prior laboratory experience is preferred. Candidates should communicate well, stay adaptable, and maintain clean, safe work habits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry with high speed keystrokes (6,000/hour) required.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with lab testing processes.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand compliance regulations for test ordering that may change daily.
• Work nights with weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime as required.
• Operate in a production lab focused on productivity and quality.
• Enter data accurately in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with all staff and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Data entry

High-speed keystrokes

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Specimen Technician

Hours: 12:00am-8:30am Tuesday-Saturday with a rotating Sunday.

Duration: 4+ months

Location: Gaithersburg MD 20877

Job Description:

• 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:

• 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.

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