Medical Specimen Collector

Trilab Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

St. Louis, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves collecting urine and oral fluid specimens from male patients while ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport to the laboratory. The collector is also responsible for managing onsite inventory and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. You can work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in specimen collection or phlebotomy is preferred, and you must be male due to role requirements.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Specimen Collection

Phlebotomy

Urine Specimen Collection

Oral Fluid Specimen Collection

Patient Interaction

Sample Labeling

Sample Storage

Inventory Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Background Check

Drug Screening

Job Description

Location: 8501 Lucas and Hunt Rd # 120, St. Louis, MO 63136

Working Hours:

  • M- 9:30am to 7:00pm
  • T- 9:30am to 7:00pm
  • W - 9:30am to 7:00pm
  • Th- 9:30am to 5:00pm 
  • F- 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Total Weekly Hours: upto 39 hours

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Overview:

Trilab Health is seeking a reliable and professional Male Specimen Collector to join our team in St Louis, MO. The role involves collecting urine and/or oral fluid specimens from male patients, ensuring proper labeling and storage, and working collaboratively with healthcare providers and laboratory staff to facilitate efficient specimen processing. Due to the nature of the role and the patient population being served, this position specifically requires a male collector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collect urine and/or oral fluid specimens from patients in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and stored according to industry standards.
  • Resolve billing or patient information issues in the ordering portal.
  • Work closely with healthcare providers and lab staff for efficient specimen processing.
  • Manage inventory of collection supplies onsite.
  • Observe and adhere to sample collection protocols.
  • Coordinate the transport of collected specimens to the laboratory for testing.
  • Document all specimen collection and handling activities accurately.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sterilizing equipment and disposing of hazardous materials.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous experience in specimen collection, phlebotomy, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be male due to the requirements of the role.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity for specimen collection.
  • Visual acuity for reading labels and forms.

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Successful completion of a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Trilab Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This position requires a male applicant due to the specific nature of the job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Trilab Health

WHO WE ARE Physician-centered, Medication compliant and Monitered solutions to help clinical practices minimize liability and provide best care for patients. Our Mission TriLab is a Physician-driven, specialized reference laboratory delivering custom medication monitoring, along with personalized service and on-going education. Routine urine drug testing provides invaluable information to rule out illicit drug use or non-compliance with a prescribed drug regimen. Our proven process helps Pain Management and Addiction Medicine practices, along with Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN and other specialties make it easy to ensure patient safety while protecting the liability of your practice. Our focus is protecting physicians that prescribe drugs that could potentially be abused and keeping their patients healthy and safe. Trilab is a COLA accredited and CLIA certified clinical laboratory and is fully HIPAA compliant. Our state-of-the-art toxicology lab is based in Schaumburg IL and we work with hospitals, clinics and physicians from around the country to protect their organizations and patients. TriLab is an independent reference laboratory specializing in providing comprehensive quantitative urine drug testing, medication monitoring, and support services. TriLabs uses the most advanced laboratory technology with a premiere quality control mechanisms to ensure a high level of accuracy and consistency. We are committed to the highest analytical standard in the industry.
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