Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift
20 days ago
Pittsburgh
Job DescriptionJob Title: Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift Location: Pittsburgh PA Payrate: 20$/hr Duration: 2+ Months Shift: M-F 10PM -6:30AM, rotating Saturday - 8PM - 4:30AM Job Description: • 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., • 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. 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. Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Phlebotomist Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Mobile Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician #TB_HC #ZRCompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA