Pride Health · 1 day ago
Specimen Technician
Cleveland, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.75/hr - $17.75/hrPride Health is hiring a Full-Time Specimen Technician to support a medical facility in Cleveland, OH. The role involves general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, requiring a combination of medical and data entry experience.
Health CareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department
This position requires a data entry background. 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
The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and can learn and understand specimen types related to the test(s) ordered by the client
The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily
This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required
The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I work on the night shift, 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 a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practising 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
Candidates must have medical experience combined with data entry experience
Candidates must be comfortable standing for most of the shift
Must be able to work in a processing environment
Should be able to work with and understand laboratory instruments
Candidates will be trained on troubleshooting laboratory equipment
Must understand the workflow and be able to train others when required
The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department
This position requires a data entry background
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
The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and can learn and understand specimen types related to the test(s) ordered by the client
The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily
This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction
Great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required
The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer
The majority of SPT I work on the night shift, 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 a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
Works in a biohazard environment, practising 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
HS diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
Preferred
Previous laboratory experience
A medical background, which includes 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.
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
Recent News
2025-11-06
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