Specimen Collections Technician
Cordant Health Solutions
- Fairfield, CA
- $17.00-19.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location Fairfield, CA
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
DescriptionWe are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Fairfield, CA. In this role, you will be performing collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions with the criminal legal system. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.This position will involve observation of Female participants and requires a Female Laboratory Collection Specialist. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at .Shift: Tues/Thurs 1:30pm-6:30pmPay Rate: $17 - $19 hourlyPrimary Responsibilities
- Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory
- Maintain organization of the collection site
- File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
- Collect and scan insurance, as applicable
- Order Supplies (requisition forms, gloves, collection supplies etc.) and maintain inventory at practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available
- Communicates client inquiries to Manager and/or Client Services team
- All other duties as assigned
- HS diploma or GED, required
- 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required
- Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
- Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required
- Ability work professionally with no on-site supervision, required
- Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
- Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de-escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervision
- Basic computer skills, required
- Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
- Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required
EOE Statement Cordant Health Solutions® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes diversity leads to a stronger organization. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status in hiring, tenure, training, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment.