Specimen Technician

The Specimen Processing Technician I provides essential support within the Specimen Processing Department. This role requires strong data entry skills and the ability to perform a variety of specimen-handling tasks with accuracy, confidence, and efficiency. The position is critical to ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in a high-productivity, fast-paced environment.

• Perform specimen processing functions, including but not limited to:

  • A-station tasks

  • Presort

  • Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory

  • Imaging/microfilming

  • Centrifugation

  • Aliquoting

• Enter data accurately (minimum 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour).

• Maintain compliance with frequently changing test ordering regulations.

• Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered tests.

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to productivity/quality standards.

• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to daily changes and customer demands.

• Follow safety protocols in a biohazard environment.

• Support departmental needs including night shift, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required.

• Production-oriented setting focused on meeting quality and completion standards.

• Requires extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Exposure to biohazard materials with required safety practices.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Preferred: Understanding of laboratory testing and/or specimen processing.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• No prior experience required.

• Preferred experience includes:

  • Laboratory or hospital laboratory environment

  • Medical background or familiarity with clinical medical terminology

  • Production environment experience

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands

• Strong organizational skills

• Effective communication

• Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards

• Commitment to safety and compliance