Specimen Technician

Synectics Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); In loco; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

The SPT I at Synectics Inc. supports the Specimen Processing Department, handling tasks from A-station to pre-sort and the transport of processed specimens to the lab.

This role includes imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting as part of daily duties in a production environment. It requires strong organization, accuracy, flexibility to adapt to daily changes, and the ability to learn specimen types related to tests ordered by clients while maintaining safety in a biohazard setting

Competenze

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred with terminology for a clinical laboratory.
• Production environment experience is a plus.
• Must be able to stand, lift and move for most of the shift.
• Data entry capability of 6,000 keystrokes/hour.

Mansioni

• General support functions in the Specimen Processing Department.
• Functions may include A-station, pre-sort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Perform tasks with confidence, accuracy and timeliness.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients.
• Maintain safety in a biohazard environment and communicate effectively with all staff.
• Adapt to changing daily demands in a production setting.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Flexibility

Formazione

HS diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, pre-sort, 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.
• 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.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.

Description

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, pre-sort, 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.
• 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.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• Position requires standing, lifting, and moving the majority of the shift
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• 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.
• Must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.
• Shift/Time Zone: 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.