SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN (4046)
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Cordant Health Solutions
Fort Worth, TX, US
Summary
The Specimen Collections Technician is responsible for collecting, processing, and shipping biological specimens including urine, oral fluid, and hair. They must maintain the collection site, manage inventory, and ensure all chain of custody documentation is accurately completed.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth, TX 76196Salary Range: $16.00We are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Fort Worth, Texas. 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 or mental health treatment. Our Specialists are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.
This position will involve observation of Male participants and requires a Male Specimen Collections Technician. If you do not meet this requirement, but are interested in pursuing other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at http://cordantsolutions.com/careers.
Salary: $16.00
Primary 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
Qualifications
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
Benefits
Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Qualifications
Cordant Health Solutions® provides cost-effective, innovative drug testing and substance use monitoring tools and solutions for patients and clients in behavioral health and criminal justice programs. Our full-service toxicology solutions include easy collections and shipment, state-of-the-art laboratory screening and testing programs, industry-compliant protocols, fast-testing results and alerts delivery model, legally defensible lab results, and outstanding client services.
Our innovative Sentry™ drug management system manages your clients’ or patients’ drug testing schedules and collections efficiently and effectively, keeping administrative ease and patient accountability and improvement at the forefront. Randomization schedules, vouchers, and actionable data drive more effective interventions for better patient and client outcomes and improved quality of life.
Cordant is a national healthcare company with close to 4 million specimens tested annually. We offer a regional network of collection sites and can provide trained Laboratory Collection Specialists (LCS) inside client locations to oversee collections. Target industries include treatment courts as well as parole, probation, and social services within the criminal justice system. We also focus on Behavioral Health, including substance abuse disorders and mental health services.
Founded
2012
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Cordant Health Solutions® provides cost-effective, innovative drug testing and substance use monitoring tools and solutions for patients and clients in behavioral health and criminal justice programs. Our full-service toxicology solutions include easy collections and shipment, state-of-the-art laboratory screening and testing programs, industry-compliant protocols, fast-testing results and alerts delivery model, legally defensible lab results, and outstanding client services.
Our innovative Sentry™ drug management system manages your clients’ or patients’ drug testing schedules and collections efficiently and effectively, keeping administrative ease and patient accountability and improvement at the forefront. Randomization schedules, vouchers, and actionable data drive more effective interventions for better patient and client outcomes and improved quality of life.
Cordant is a national healthcare company with close to 4 million specimens tested annually. We offer a regional network of collection sites and can provide trained Laboratory Collection Specialists (LCS) inside client locations to oversee collections. Target industries include treatment courts as well as parole, probation, and social services within the criminal justice system. We also focus on Behavioral Health, including substance abuse disorders and mental health services.
Founded
2012
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana