Specimen Technician

Dean's Professional Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions firm is seeking a Specimen Processor for a lab facility in Irving, TX. In this role, you will handle various laboratory tasks, including processing specimens and maintaining equipment. The position offers a temp-to-hire opportunity with a starting pay of $20/hr. and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and effective prioritization skills.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k Program

Qualifications

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to retain information learned.
• Must interact courteously with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and receives specimens in the department.
• Performs routine laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens and preparation.
• Follows safety regulations and disposes of biohazardous materials.

Skills

Work Prioritization

Information Retention

Customer Interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dean's Professional Services is now hiring a qualified specimen processorto work for a Lab Facility in Irving, TX.

We are on a mission to create care that is more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

A Specimen processor is responsible for performing various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Duties :

• Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents and our media in the department.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation)
• Performs QA / QC duties as assigned.
• Find missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Job Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent - Required
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Schedule : Monday - Friday 11 : 00pm-7 : 30am
• Starting at $20 / hr. (based on experience) + benefits.
• Full benefits - healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visit deansprofessionalservices .

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Specimen Technician • Irving, Texas, United States