Tech - Specimen

All Medical Personnel; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

All Medical Personnel is seeking a Technician to join a dynamic specimen processing team in a busy clinical lab. The role focuses on accurate data entry, adherence to safety and biohazard protocols, and timely processing of specimens to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include presorting, specimen pickup/delivery, and imaging tasks, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior lab experience and English proficiency are essential; bilingual Spanish is strongly

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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

English communication

Biohazard safety

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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