Pride Health · 1 day ago
Specimen processing /technician
Winfield, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $18/hr
0+ years expPride Health is a healthcare staffing organization seeking a Full-Time Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician to support a medical facility in Winfield, IL. The role involves general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, requiring data entry skills and the ability to handle various specimen processing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Health CareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department
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
Must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis
Position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction
Great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required due to many changes that occur from day to day
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
Qualification
Required
HS diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of computers
Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
Good organization skills
Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client
Ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering
Flexibility to adapt to change
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
Adherence to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
Ability to keep work area neat and clean
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
Preferred
Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
Previous laboratory experience
Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
Previous hospital laboratory experience
Previous experience in a production environment
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Legal support
Auto, home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with preferred vendors
Company
Pride Health
Pride Health is a staffing and recruiting company that provides account management and staffing solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
Recent News
2025-11-06
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