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Quest Diagnostics·San Juan Capistrano, California
Specimen Technician II · $18 - $21/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 62 posted healthcare roles in San Juan Capistrano, California rates. This role sits in the 16th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 12% below the San Juan Capistrano, California median for similar positions.
The Specimen Technician II is responsible for complex specimen processing, including test ordering and identifying issues with specimen types. They must meet established productivity and quality standards while adhering to all safety and compliance policies.
This position in Specimen Processing is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the SPT I, plus additional functions. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business unit practices for Specimen Processing and shows proficiency in the following areas: Test ordering policy, specimen requirements related to test ordering. Additionally, must meet accuracy and production standards, and must meet all the job accountabilities and job requirements/environment indicated in the SPTI job description. This position is involved in more complex processing which could include but not limited to A Station, Frozen, CPU (incl. hospital), and Micro.
$18.24 - $21.09 / 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.
Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Market context
In California, Specimen Technician II openings are typically driven by ongoing lab and healthcare testing needs, so candidates with accurate specimen handling and fast data entry often stand out. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer medical background for external applicants and require 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour, while internal candidates need 9 months in SPT I. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your typing speed and highlight any lab or patient-care experience in your application.
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