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Specimen Technician - Hospital

United States, Boston 20.14 - 22.53 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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The Hospital Specimen Preparation Technician (HSPT) is responsible for daily preparation of patient specimens from hospital clients. The HSPT must demonstrate a mastery of all functions of specimen preparation for submission to multiple Quest Diagnostics facilities, as well as Rapid Response Laboratories (RRL). The HSPT works with minimal direction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the HSPT is required. The majority of HSPT work is on the day shift, but flexibility is required for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on client requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for preparation of patient specimens for hospital clients and pick up by couriers
  • Responsible for positive daily client interactions representing Quest Diagnostics to the customer (face-to-face and/or telephone)
  • Prepares and arranges all stat testing needs, researches pending results, alerts Hospital IT to communication failures, accepts and troubleshoots incoming calls to the Hospital Lab from Quest Diagnostics facilities
  • Demonstrates excellent proficiency in test ordering policies, procedures, specimen requirements for test ordering, sample preparation, Care 360 and compliance/legal requirements
  • Troubleshoots and problem solves client issues related to area of responsibility
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with the Hospital Lab Manager, as well as the Quest Diagnostics sales team and other functions in the organization
  • Relays client concerns to Quest Diagnostics supervisor and sales
  • Participates in sales/operations review of account
  • Communicates information regarding problem-solving with specimens, test cancellations, testing requirements, billing requirements with various hospital staff
  • Develops understanding of the company processes, as well as the client expectations
  • Develops understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering
  • Researches test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services
  • Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received
  • Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
  • Previous laboratory, customer service or hospital experience
  • Demonstrated data entry skills

Nice to have

  • Medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
  • Previous laboratory, customer service or hospital experience

What we offer

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities

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