Female Laboratory Collection Specialist

We are seeking a self-motivated Female Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Peoria, IL. 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 or mental health treatment. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.

This position will involve observation of Female participants and requires a Female Specimen Collections Technician. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at  Rate: $19.00/hr

Shift: M-F: 10am-4pmPrimary 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, required1+ 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.