Specimen Technician

Location: Chantilly VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $22.87 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: TuesdaySaturday 7:00 PM3:30 AM (EST)
• Overtime: Overtime availability is a requirement; overtime rate applies
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station presort pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory imaging/microfilming centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence accuracy and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally since many changes occur from day to day great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I positions work on the night shift but based on staffing needs weekends holidays on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department including A-station presort pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory imaging/microfilming centrifugation and aliquoting
• Enter data at a rate of 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Work in a biohazard environment practicing good safety habits
• Sit or stand for long periods as required by the production environment
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Adhere to core values safety and compliance policies and procedures
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Basic understanding of computers
• Effective communication skills across all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Previous laboratory experience
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous hospital laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a production environment

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• No experience required

• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Previous hospital laboratory experience (a plus not required)
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred
• Medical background preferred including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory

• Department is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Works in a biohazard environment; good safety habits required at all times
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Majority of SPT I positions work the night shift; weekends holidays on-call and overtime availability is a requirement
• Overtime and double-time rates apply per shift schedule

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50000 employees the organization operates at national scale while serving patients at the most personal level delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions guide treatments and ultimately save lives. The company employs laboratory scientists logistics professionals specimen processing technicians and business talent across a culture built around enriching the employee experience expanding opportunity and elevating belonging.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12446

Industry: Healthcare