Specimen Processor

• Job Title: Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician
• Location: Rogerdale Road, Houston TX 77072
• Duration: 6+ Months (extendable)
• Pay: $28/hr on W2 without benefits
• Shift: 3rd (8:30pm - 5am CST with rotational weekends)

Job Descriptions:

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• This position requires a data entry background.
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• 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 nightshift 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.

Education: HS diploma or equivalent.
Required Knowledge:
Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable for 3rd shift 8:30pm - 5am CST with rotational weekends?
• Do you have abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour? Kindly explain.

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 2 years (Required)
• specimen processing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person