Specimen Technician

Job: Specimen Technician
Duration: 4 Months
Shift: 1:30am-9:30am 3rd Shift Pacific Time Zone
Location: Seattle, WA 98134


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.
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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