Night-Shift Specimen Technician: Precision & Compliance

Title:
Specimen Technician

Hours:

12:00am-8:30am Tuesday-Saturday with a rotating Sunday.
Duration: 4+ months

Location:

Gaithersburg MD 20877

Job Description:

• 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 night shift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

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: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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