Specimen Technician Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Specimen Technician 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Tampa, FL 33617 Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Tampa

FL 33617.

This is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title:

Specimen Technician Location:

Tampa

FL 33617

Duration:

3 Months+

Schedule:

9pm-5:30am M-F (Night Shift )

Pay Range:

$19- $19.50 per hour •Pay rate is strictly based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Job Summary:

Perform various routine laboratory functions with precision and accuracy to assist the laboratory professional staff and facilitate production.

Job Requirements:

Sort and receive specimens in the department. Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment. Perform laboratory tasks, including centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (e.g., temperature charts), and managing specimen storage and retrieval. Prepare reagents and/or media for the department. Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation. Perform QA/QC duties as assigned. Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples. Decontaminate work areas. Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests. Maintain department records and files. Change gas cylinders as needed. Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations. Use the laboratory computer system and operate PCs. Dispose of biohazardous material. Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of the work performed in this position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training is helpful. Math and science courses are preferred.

Work Experience:

None required.

Special Requirements:

Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks efficiently for maximum workstation productivity. Ability to retain information once learned. Must interact with coworkers, internal, and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Additional Job Details:

Must be computer literate and have a medical background. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods. Instrument troubleshooting experience is helpful. #INDPHCAlliedHV Pride Global offers eligible employee’s 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, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$19.00 – $19.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Tampa, FL 33617 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tampa, FL 33617: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person