Specimen Processing Technician

TalentBurst; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Specimen Technician to support Nyack, NY lab operations in a production environment with a focus on productivity and quality. The role requires adherence to changing compliance regulations and strong data-entry skills.

The position frequently involves night shifts and may require weekends, holidays, on-call duties, and overtime based on staffing needs. A HS diploma is required and prior lab experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change daily.
• Strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily demands.
• Exposure to multiple customer demands and production environment.
• Night shift with potential for weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Maintain production standards with emphasis on productivity and quality.
• Enter data accurately in a high-volume environment (6000 keystrokes/hour).
• Maintain safe practices in a biohazard lab setting.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and keep work area organized.

Skills

Data entry 6000 keystrokes/hour

Basic computer knowledge

Communication

Flexibility/adaptability

Safety/compliance awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Specimen Technician
Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Duration: 2 months
Location: Nyack NY 10960

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:

• Prior laboratory 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.

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