Specimen Collections Technician

The Winnebago County Circuit Court contracts with Cordant Health Solutions to provide drug testing services, including specimen collection and lab analysis.

Cordant currently has several job openings in the Rockford area, with both full-time and part-time positions available.

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Specimen Collection Technicians working in the Winnebago County Adult Probation Building and Criminal Justice Center perform observed specimen collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their conditions while involved with the Courts. Technicians are responsible for observing urine collection, oral fluid (saliva) or other specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.

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
• Maintain a structured environment in a professional setting, working within the Probation Department.
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person