
Specimen Technician
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Overview
Job Description
Looking to start or grow your career in healthcare operations? This Specimen Technician opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment where your attention to detail and accuracy directly support patient care. Join a team that values quality, efficiency, and adaptability while building in-demand skills in clinical diagnostics. This role is a great fit for candidates who thrive in structured, production-based settings and are eager to learn.
Location: Fayetteville, ARPay Rate: $17.20/hourEmployment Type: ContingentSchedule: Monday–Friday 12pm–9pm
Why This Role Matters As a Specimen Processing Technician (SPT I), you play a critical role in ensuring lab specimens are processed accurately and efficiently, directly impacting test results and patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Perform specimen processing tasks including presort, A-station, centrifugation, and aliquoting
- Handle pickup, delivery, and preparation of specimens for laboratory testing
- Accurately enter data (target of 6,000 keystrokes/hour)
- Support imaging and microfilming processes
- Follow strict compliance, safety, and biohazard protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace while meeting productivity standards
- Adapt to daily changes in testing requirements and workflow needs
What We're Looking For
- A current, up-to-date resume
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong data entry and computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing processes and requirements
- Prior lab, medical, or production experience preferred but not required
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology or specimen handling is a plus
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to meet compliance requirements
What's In It For You
- Immediate opportunity with a leading healthcare organization
- Hands-on clinical laboratory experience
- Development of in-demand healthcare and data processing skills
- Team-oriented, high-impact work environment
- Potential for career growth within laboratory operations
Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility) Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
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