Specimen Processor

Pride Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal services

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Specimen Technician for the 3rd shift in Tampa, FL. The role involves processing specimens, data entry, and supporting the lab team in a biohazard environment. The schedule runs 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM with flexible weekend/overtime requirements.

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $19.78 per hour, or $20.80 depending on experience and credentials. HS diploma or equivalent required; no extensive experience needed, but healthcare or lab exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers with data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing support including A-station and presort.
• Enter data with high accuracy (6000 keystrokes/hour).
• Assist in pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the lab.
• Operate imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting as assigned.
• Maintain safety and compliance with regulations; adapt to schedule changes.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Computer basics

Lab processing knowledge

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Technician 3rd Shift to support our client's healthcare facility in Tampa FL 33617 .

Schedule

7 PM TO 3:30 AM

Pay Range

$18/hr to $19.78/hr Or $20.80/hr

*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Job Description

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.

• comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)-retirement savings
• life & disability insurance
• an employee assistance program
• legal support
• auto
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• employee discounts with preferred vendors

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.