Tech - Specimen

All Medical Personnel; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

All Medical Personnel in Florida is seeking a Technician specializing in specimen support to join a busy clinical laboratory. You will assist in presorting, pickup and delivery of specimens, centrifugation, aliquoting, and accurate data entry to support high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment with shift coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory or clinical specimen processing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the specimen processing department, including presorting, pickup and delivery of specimens, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Accurately perform data entry of specimen information, handling high volumes of alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Ensure specimens are processed in accordance with testing requirements and compliance regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and biohazard protocols.
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff at all levels to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards.
• Handle imaging and microfilming tasks as assigned, supporting laboratory documentation processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to daily changes and varied demands from the customer and department.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability to ensure shift coverage, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Data entry

English communication

Safety/biohazard compliance

Reliability & punctuality

Production environment experience

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join a dynamic specimen processing team as a Technician specializing in specimen support functions within a busy clinical laboratory setting. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to accurate and efficient processing of laboratory specimens, supporting high-quality patient care and ensuring laboratory compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on productivity and quality, this position is an excellent fit for your skills and career growth.

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the specimen processing department, including presorting, pickup and delivery of specimens, centrifugation, and aliquoting

Accurately perform data entry of specimen information, handling high volumes of alphanumeric keystrokes per hour

Ensure specimens are processed in accordance with testing requirements and compliance regulations

Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and biohazard protocols

Communicate effectively with team members and staff at all levels to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards

Handle imaging and microfilming tasks as assigned, supporting laboratory documentation processes

Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to daily changes and varied demands from the customer and department

Maintain punctuality and reliability to ensure shift coverage, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately in a production environment

Basic computer skills and familiarity with data entry

Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to work in a biohazard environment, practicing safety habits

Reliability in transportation and punctuality

Additional Skills & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Previous laboratory or clinical specimen processing experience preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus but not required

Experience in a hospital or production laboratory environment is advantageous

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Must wear appropriate protective equipment such as lab coat, mask, goggles, and gloves when testing samples

Bilingual candidates fluent in both English and Spanish are strongly preferred, with excellent communication skills in both languages

Don't miss the chance to be part of a vital team supporting clinical diagnostics and patient health.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Please reference Job number: 300449