Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Specimen Processing Technician. The Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Shift : Monday - Friday 11 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 AM Functions performed may include but are not limited to : -Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting-Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities-Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing-Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.-Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen receivedEducation : -HS diploma or : -Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and / or laboratory specimen : -No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.-Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.-Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.-Previous experience in a production environment preferred.