Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Esoteric - Specimen Technician 3rd Shift

Location: Chantilly, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $25.20 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Wednesday Sunday, 9:00 PM 5:30 AM (3rd Shift)
• 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.

Job Summary

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 is 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 do 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 work on the night shift but, based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Perform data entry with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Required

Required Experience

• No experience required.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Works in a biohazard environment; good safety habits required at all times.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs.
• Overtime expected per assignment requirements.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating at national scale with laboratory operations extending internationally. Every year, the organization serves one in three adult Americans and supports half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and ultimately save lives. With nearly 50,000 employees, including laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, technologists, and business talent, the organization combines mission clarity, career depth, and a human-centered culture anchored by structured development pathways, eleven Employee Business Networks, and a genuine commitment to enriching the employee experience.

About GTT

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: 26-17041

Industry: Healthcare

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