Specimen Technician

Pride Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health seeks a Specimen Processor – Specimen Technician for the Seattle, WA lab to support the team on the night shift. This role emphasizes data entry, specimen handling, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a controlled laboratory setting.

Requires a HS diploma; no experience required, though laboratory exposure is a plus. Schedule is 1am–9:30am Pacific; pay is $20–$21.45 per hour; 11-week contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Background in data entry and basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to learn and follow compliance regulations in testing orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing tasks (A-station, presort, pickup/delivery, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, aliquoting).
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and timely completion of duties in a biohazard lab environment.
• Support night-shift operations and adapt to staffing needs, including weekends/holidays/overtime.

Skills

Data entry

Keystroke speed

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Processor – Specimen Technician in Lab to support our client's healthcare team in Seattle, WA.

Job Details

• Schedule:1am-930am Night/ Pacific
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Job Type: contract
• Contract Length: 11 Week/s
• Pay :$20/hr to $21.45/hr

Weekly gross pay is based on a taxable hourly wage and daily lodging and meals & incidentals stipends based on USA GSA guidelines.

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.

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Benefits

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)-retirement savings
• life & disability insurance
• an employee assistance program
• legal support
• pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.