Specimen Sorter

Job Title: Specimen Sorter

Job Location Details:

• Client Location: Washington & Priest, Phoenix AZ 85034 (Tempe/Papago area)
• Work Location: Washington & Priest, Phoenix AZ 85034 (Tempe/Papago area)

Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday, 6pm-2:30am

Pay Range: $15.25/hour + 15% shift differential = $17.54/hour (shift differential ONLY applies to hours worked between 5pm-6am and you must work a minimum of two consecutive hours within this window in order to quality for the differential rate)

Job Description:

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

The Specimen Sorter plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of specimen processing in the laboratory or healthcare setting. This position is responsible for verifying specimen labels, ensuring proper temperature conditions, and sorting specimens based on type for further processing. The Specimen Sorter contributes to maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties (not limited to the following):

• Verify specimen labels and temperatures upon receipt; report discrepancies.
• Sort specimens by type and place them in designated bins for processing.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all work, following procedures.
• Comply with safety guidelines and practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Meet departmental productivity standards and support efficient workflow.
• Assist with cost management, waste reduction, and expense monitoring.
• Communicate courteously with internal teams and external customers.
• Support company values and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Reliable/dependable
• Ability to stand for entire shift

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.