Quest Diagnostics·Marietta, Ohio
Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of patient specimens within a hospital setting. Performs pre-analytical processing procedures following specific laboratory testing protocols.
Minimum of $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
The Hospital Specimen Associate is responsible for the preparation of patient’s specimens in a hospital location where multiple Hospital Specimen Associates work together with minimal direction. The Hospital Specimen Associate must be able to perform and follow all pre-analytical processing procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner. The roles & responsibilities below are specific to samples being performed by Quest laboratory testing.
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Requires a high school diploma and 1-3 years of working experience, preferably in a medical or hospital laboratory environment. Must possess strong data entry skills with a minimum speed of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Market context
In Ohio, specimen technician roles in hospitals are often tied to steady lab and patient-care operations, so employers usually look for candidates who can work accurately in fast-paced settings. This role can be competitive because it combines entry-level education requirements with prior lab experience and strong data entry speed, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, verify your keystroke speed and highlight any hospital or medical laboratory experience on your resume.