What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift position at A+ Consulting?
Quest Diagnostics seeks a Specimen Processing Technician.
The Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
This position requires a data entry background.
Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours
Functions performed may include but are not limited to:
- Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
- Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
- Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
- Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received
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.
Salary : $15 - $17
