Specimen Technician

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring a qualified, patient-care-focused Specimen Processor to work in a Lab Facility in Houston, TX.

We are on a mission to create care that’s more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

The Specimen Processor is responsible for responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, pre-sort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. 
• All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and promptly. 
• The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organizational skills and can learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. 
• The SPT I must have to the ability 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.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required
• Data entry background – Required 
• Biohazard environment background – Required 
• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing. – Required 
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour – Required 
• No experience is required but previous laboratory experience preferred
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. 
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. 
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• Able to practice 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.

Job Details:

• Schedule: M-F 8:30 pm – 5:00 am (Rotational Weekends)
• Starting at $17.00/hr. (Based on experience) 
• Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
• Temp-to-Hire opportunity.

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information, please visit www.deansprofessionalservices.com.