Job Details
TITLE Specimen Collections Technician
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Cordant Health Solutions has over 29 successful years as a highly recognized leader in the toxicology industry, providing solutions for clinicians, criminal justice agencies and treatment providers involved with substance use disorder and criminal justice cases.
We are looking for highly motivated and compassionate individuals who want to be part of our organization's dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve!
Cordant's testing protocols and digital case-management tools allow us to provide accurate and actionable results, helping clients become more efficient and effective in monitoring patient adherence, reduce risk, and support participants so they achieve success in their program goals.
At Cordant Health Solutions , we are made up of motivated and compassionate team members who are all part of the solution!
LOCATION Peoria
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a self-motivated Specimen Collections Technician to join our Field Operations team in Peoria, IL. 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.
Remove if not applicable to the opening: 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: M-F 10am-4pm
Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour
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.#FIE123
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.
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