Specimen Technician - 1st Shift - A+ Consulting
Tampa, FL
About the Job
Quest Diagnostics seeks Specimen Processing Technicians.
The Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
This position requires a data entry background.
This is a 1st Shift Position - 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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.
Source : A+ Consulting