Specimen Technician I

$35,776 - $35,776/Yr

Quest Diagnostics - Bangor, ME

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Bangor, ME

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Specimen Technician I role at Quest Diagnostics involves processing patient specimens with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring they move through the testing process in a timely manner. This position is crucial in delivering quality diagnostic information services and offers opportunities for career growth within the Specimen Management team.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders
• Presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identify and resolve issues with specimen types, such as missing information
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Flexibility to work night shifts and potentially weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organization skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Health Time for part-time employees
• Paid Holidays for part-time employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided