Specimen Technician II

$35,776 - $35,776/Yr

Quest Diagnostics - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Specimen Technician II position at Quest Diagnostics in Oklahoma City is responsible for advanced specimen processing tasks, building on the foundational skills of the Specimen Technician I role. This full-time position requires proficiency in test ordering policies and specimen requirements, as well as the ability to meet accuracy and production standards. The role involves complex processing tasks and requires effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I
• Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
• Identifies problems and may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and received
• Completes all required written documentation legibly and within the assigned time frame
• Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics, Inc. policies and procedures, including safety and compliance
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Laboratory experience
• Clinical laboratory experience
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Under 1 year of relevant experience

Nice-to-haves

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement