Drug Testing Technician

Occupational Health Department
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL

Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.24 per hour

Make a Difference in Workplace HealthSafety

Gateway Regional Medical Center is looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate Drug Testing Technician to join our Occupational Health team. In this role, you'll help support a safe and healthy workforce by performing federally regulated drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and occupational health services for employees, patients, and community partners.

If you enjoy working with people, have excellent attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

What You'll Do

As a Drug Testing Technician, you will:

• Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screen collections following all federal regulations and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Perform breath alcohol testing and other occupational health screenings as required.
• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture for occupational health testing and laboratory services.
• Accurately label, process, store, and prepare specimens for transport.
• Complete electronic documentation and maintain accurate testing records.
• Verify patient and donor identification while protecting confidentiality.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), federal drug testing regulations, and hospital policies.
• Prepare collection areas and ensure testing supplies and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism during routine, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing.
• Follow infection prevention practices, safety standards, and Universal Precautions at all times.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and emergency occupational health testing needs.
• Assist with additional Occupational Health services and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital phlebotomy experience with advanced venipuncture skills.
• Experience with medical terminology and electronic data entry.
• ASCP Certification or three (3) years of equivalent hospital phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to obtain Federal DrugAlcohol Testing Certification within three weeks of hire.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) within three months of hire.
• DOT Drug Testing Certification (or ability to obtain if required by the department).

Preferred

• Coursework in biology or chemistry.
• Previous Occupational Health, laboratory, or employee health experience.
• Experience performing federally regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Why Join Gateway Regional Medical Center?

• Competitive pay: $17.50-$26.24 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on workplace health and safety

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Pays close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates professionally with employees, patients, and employers.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity in every interaction.
• Works independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Remains calm and professional in sensitive situations.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Is dependable and willing to participate in an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements while performing specimen collections and data entry. The ability to safely perform venipuncture, lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, and work with blood and other bodily fluids while following appropriate PPE and infection control practices is required.

Join Our Team!

Every specimen collected helps protect employees, patients, and our community. If you're looking for a meaningful healthcare career where your work directly supports workplace safety and wellness, we encourage you to apply today!

Gateway Regional Medical Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.