Join our mission-critical Specimen Processing Department as a Technician I, where you will be the first line of defense in ensuring diagnostic accuracy. This is a high-octane, production-oriented role that requires a unique blend of physical stamina and digital precision. Operating on the night shift, you will manage the flow of patient specimens from arrival to laboratory testing, ensuring every sample is accounted for and every data point is accurate. If you thrive in an active, detail-oriented environment where your work directly impacts patient outcomes, this is the role for you.
Location: Seattle, WA - 98134
Shift: Night Shift - Tues-Sat 1am-930am
location: Seattle, Washington
job type: Contract
salary: $18 - 21 per hour
work hours: 8 to 4
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Technical Specimen Support: Perform essential functions including centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging/microfilming, and presorting specimens with confidence and speed.
- Logistics & Distribution: Manage the physical pickup and delivery of processed specimens to various laboratory departments to meet strict completion times.
- High-Volume Data Entry: Process test orders into the laboratory system with a target of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
- Compliance & Knowledge: Learn and apply complex regulations related to specimen types and test ordering, adapting to daily changes in compliance protocols.
- Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized workstation within a biohazard environment, strictly adhering to all safety and PPE policies.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all functions are performed with the highest accuracy to maintain customer satisfaction and laboratory integrity.
qualifications:
Required:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency and a strong background in data entry.
- Physical Ability: Able to sit or stand for long periods and walk significant distances (up to 18 miles per shift) within the production floor.
- Reliability: Must be able to work the night shift (standard hours 1:30 AM - 9:30 AM) and maintain flexibility as start times may vary slightly based on specimen volume.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to changing daily demands.
- Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume production environment, warehouse, or clinical laboratory.
- Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with medical terminology or clinical laboratory specimen processing.
- Background: Prior hospital laboratory experience is a significant plus.
- Standard Shift: 1:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Night Shift).
- Flexibility: Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability are required based on staffing needs and specimen volume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
