Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Specimen Tech - 3rd Shift

Location: Lenexa, KS- ON SITE

Job Description:

• Responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Requires a data entry background.

Responsibilities:

• Perform functions such as A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Ensure all functions are performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Requires good organization skills and the ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily.
• Critical to quality for customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility required due to daily changes.
• Majority work on the night shift but may require weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability.

Skills or Requirements:

• Basic understanding of computers with preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education/Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.