Specimen Technician

LanceSoft Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services médicaux recherche un Technicien de Spécimens pour rejoindre son département de traitement des spécimens. Cette position est cruciale pour la satisfaction du client et requiert une attention particulière aux détails, des compétences en traitement de données et un bon sens de l'organisation. Le candidat idéal doit être flexible, capable de travailler de nuit, et se conformer aux règlements de conformité.

Qualifications

• Aucune expérience requise mais expérience en laboratoire préférable.
• Compréhension de la terminologie médicale souhaitée.
• Avantages d'une expérience en hôpital ou environnement de production.

Responsibilities

• Responsable du traitement et de l'enregistrement des spécimens.
• Travailler dans un environnement biohazard et suivre les normes de sécurité.
• S'assurer que les fonctions sont exécutées avec confiance et précision.

Skills

Data entry

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Title: Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician
Location: Irving TX 75063
Duration: 6/30/2025 - 10/4/2025
Shift/Time Zone : M-F: 11pm-730am CST

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.