Specimen Technician (1st Shift) - Lewisville, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I)

Location: 2501 South State Highway 121, Lewisville TX 75067

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

Starting Pay: $17.88/hr + Benefits

Hiring through Dean's Professional Services for our national client.

Dean's Professional Services is actively seeking a Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) to join our client's team in Lewisville, TX. This role is essential in supporting the Specimen Processing Department by ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality handling of specimens in a fast-paced production environment.

Position Overview

The SPT I is responsible for a variety of support functions, including but not limited to:

This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability in a dynamic environment where compliance and quality are critical to patient care and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

• Specimen presort, pickup, and delivery within the laboratory
• Data entry of specimen information (6,000+ keystrokes/hour required)
• Imaging/microfilming of documents
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens
• Operating at the A-station with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform all specimen processing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to test ordering and specimen handling.
• Meet productivity and quality standards in a production-driven environment.
• Adhere to biohazard safety practices and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with staff across all levels.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to daily changes and demands

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Data entry skills (minimum 6,000 keystrokes/hour).
• Familiarity with laboratory testing or specimen processing a plus.

Experience:

• No experience required; laboratory or medical background preferred.
• Previous experience in a production environment strongly preferred.
• Hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.

Other:

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a critical laboratory support role.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Competitive pay with potential for long-term placement.