Title:Specimen Technician
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States, 20877
Duration: 6 months 
Shift: T11:30pm-8am Monday-Friday with a rotating Saturday.

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. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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: 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.
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.69/hr.