What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Collections Technician position at Cordant Health Solutions?
We are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will be performing collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions with the criminal legal system. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine and oral fluid (saliva) in accordance with contractual requirements.
This position will involve observation of Female participants and requires a Female Laboratory Collection Specialist. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $17.50-$19.25 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
- Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory
- Maintain organization of the collection site
- File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
- Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
- Order Supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies etc.) and maintain inventory at practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
- Communicates client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED, required
- 1 year of experience working directly with customers or patients required
- Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
- Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required
- Ability work professionally with no on-site supervision, required
- Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
- Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de-escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervision
- Basic computer skills, required
- Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
- Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required
Benefits
Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Salary : $18 - $19
