Overview

Join a dynamic Specimen Processing Department as a Laboratory Support Technician, where your attention to detail and organizational skills will be vital to ensuring accurate and timely specimen handling. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, production environment with a focus on quality and efficiency, making it an excellent fit for candidates looking to contribute to patient care and laboratory excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the specimen processing department, including presorting, pickup, and delivery of specimens to the laboratory.
• Assist with imaging and microfilming of specimens, as well as centrifugation and aliquoting tasks.
• Accurately enter data, handling up to 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour, ensuring all specimens are documented correctly.
• Understand and adhere to compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change regularly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety protocols in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with all staff levels and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Participate in shift work, with a primary focus on night shifts, and be flexible to accommodate weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as needed.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform detailed data entry with a high level of accuracy and speed.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to learn specimen types and testing procedures.
• Effective communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Comfortability working in a biohazard setting while practicing appropriate safety habits.

Additional Skills & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; previous laboratory or medical terminology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations; laboratory testing or specimen processing experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.
• Availability to work scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with punctuality and full shift coverage.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish are strongly preferred, but excellent English communication skills are mandatory.

Ready to contribute your skills to a critical role in specimen processing? Apply today to join a collaborative team dedicated to accuracy, safety, and service excellence.

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