Specimen Processing Technician - Precision & Impact

All Medical Personnel; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

All Medical Personnel is seeking a Technician to join a dynamic specimen processing team in a busy clinical lab. The role focuses on accurate data entry, adherence to safety and biohazard protocols, and timely processing of specimens to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include presorting, specimen pickup/delivery, and imaging tasks, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior lab experience and English proficiency are essential; bilingual Spanish is strongly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory or clinical specimen processing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus but not required.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the specimen processing department, including presorting, pickup and delivery of specimens, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Accurately perform data entry of specimen information, handling high volumes of alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ensure specimens are processed in accordance with testing requirements and compliance regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and biohazard protocols.
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff at all levels to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards.
• Handle imaging and microfilming tasks as assigned, supporting laboratory documentation processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to daily changes and varied demands from the customer and department.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability to ensure shift coverage, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

English communication

Biohazard safety

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

All Medical Personnel is seeking a Technician to join a dynamic specimen processing team in a busy clinical lab. The role focuses on accurate data entry, adherence to safety and biohazard protocols, and timely processing of specimens to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include presorting, specimen pickup/delivery, and imaging tasks, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior lab experience and English proficiency are essential; bilingual Spanish is strongly