Lab - Specimen Collector

Overview

Join a clinical team as a Lab - Specimen Collector, supporting timely and accurate collection, documentation, and processing of specimens. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy patient-facing work, strong attention to detail, and ensuring chain of custody and paperwork are handled correctly. You’ll play a key part in collecting and preparing urine, oral, and/or hair specimens for laboratory processing.

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 the practice location to ensure collection supplies are always available

Communicate client inquiries to the Manager and/or Client Services team

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

HS diploma or GED, required

1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients, required

Ability to observe collections and collect biological specimens, required

Ability to work professionally with no on-site supervision, required

Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required

Ability to handle tight deadlines and de-escalate communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervision, required

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

Additional Skills & Requirements

Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field, preferred

If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and committed to safe, accurate specimen handling, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your allied health career with a Lab - Specimen Collector role focused on quality collection and documentation.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Please reference Job number: 297689