Specimen Technician

Spectraforce Technologies; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specimen Technician to support a vital role in specimen processing. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong data entry background and excellent organizational skills. The technician will work in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring accuracy and quality in handling specimens. Flexibility is key, as the job may involve night shifts, weekends, and on-call duties. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to customer satisfaction and quality in a critical healthcare setting, making it a rewarding position for those looking to grow in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computers and laboratory specimen processing.
• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and adheres to compliance policies.

Skills

Data Entry

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Title: Specimen Technician

location: AR_O3S_7 E Appleby Rd, Fayetteville AR 72703

duration: 3+ months

shift: M-F (5p.m. to 9:30p.m.)



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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.