Specimen Technician

job summary:
Join a vital, high-volume Patient Care Laboratory as a Specimen Processing Technician I. This role is the engine room of our diagnostic services, responsible for the critical first steps of medical testing. You will work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment where accuracy and efficiency directly impact patient care. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a background in data entry or high-volume production who is looking to transition into the life sciences. If you have the ability to maintain 100% data accuracy under pressure and the physical stamina to navigate a large laboratory footprint, we want to hear from you.

location: Cleveland, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $16.00 - 17.75 per hour
work hours: 3 to 11
education: High School


responsibilities:

• Specimen Management: Perform general support functions including pre-sorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, and the pickup/delivery of processed specimens to various lab stations.
• High-Volume Data Entry: Accurately enter a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour, ensuring all patient and test data is correctly logged.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain a strict understanding of daily-changing compliance regulations and safety protocols while working in a biohazard environment.
• Logistics & Workflow: Manage imaging, microfilming, and "A-station" tasks with total confidence to meet departmental completion goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all specimens are handled according to specific test requirements and client orders to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Professional Communication: Collaborate effectively with all levels of staff to foster a positive, productive team environment.

qualifications:

Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Data Entry: Proven ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to sit or stand for long periods and remain active throughout the shift.
• Adaptability: Great flexibility to handle daily changes in demands, regulations, and staffing needs.

Preferred:

• Experience: Previous experience in a production environment, warehouse, or high-volume processing center.
• Medical Background: Familiarity with medical terminology or clinical laboratory specimens (e.g., blood, tissue, fluids) is a significant plus.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency; prior experience with laboratory testing or specimen processing is highly desirable.

skills: Hazardous Materials Handling


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.