Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 12:00 AM 8:30 AM, Tuesday Saturday with a rotating Sunday
• 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 staff work on the night shift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate in 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
• Sit or stand for long periods as required
• 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
• Maintain availability for weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime as required by staffing needs

Required Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Required Experience

• No experience required

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• 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; must practice good safety habits
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
• Overtime availability expected

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, supporting one in three adult Americans annually and partnering with half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees operating at national scale, this organization employs laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, patient services representatives, and business talent who together deliver the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and ultimately save lives.

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: 26-12132

Industry: Healthcare