Specimen Technician

job summary:
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Title: Specimen Technician

Contract: 3 Months

Location: Chantilly VA 20151

Shift: Evening Shift Weds-Sun; 7PM-3:30AM (EST)

location: Chantilly, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $18 - 23 per hour
work hours: 8 to 4
education: High School

responsibilities:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written.
• Maintains composure while working under pressure.
• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.
• Adheres to Core Values, safety, compliance and work process policies and procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.; maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
• Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule.
• Minimal data entry skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
• Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery.
• Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in the course of carrying out routine position responsibilities.
• Willingness to actively contribute to a team based working environment.
• Ability and willingness to support the goals of the department with regard to staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call and overtime.
• Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions:- sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting.

qualifications:

EDUCATION :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• Prefer familiarity with mainframe computer operating system

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.