Specimen Technician

Talentify; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Specimen Technician for our Jackson, TN location to support the Specimen Processing Department. The role emphasizes data entry accuracy, speed, and compliance in a biohazard environment, with daily duties including labeling, tracking, and coordinating specimen flow to the laboratory.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, basic computer skills, and a willingness to learn laboratory terminology.

Qualifications

• Data entry with high accuracy and speed.
• Typing speed of 6,000 keystrokes per hour or similar.
• Experience in a production or lab setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is beneficial.
• Ability to learn test ordering compliance changes.

Responsibilities

• Support Specimen Processing Department functions.
• Data entry background required.
• Handle specimen transport, imaging, centrifugation, and aliquoting as needed.
• Maintain accuracy, organization and timely work flow.
• Communicate effectively with staff and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Data entry

Typing speed 6,000 keystrokes/hour

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability/Flexibility

Effective communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Specimen Technician for their Jackson, TN location.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• 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.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities