Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $18.00 $20.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 3rd shift, 2100 0400, Monday Friday
• 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

• Perform A-station, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Perform imaging/microfilming of specimens and related documentation
• Perform centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens
• Ensure all functions are performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner
• Learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis
• Work within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Enter data at a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Sit or stand for long periods as required by the role
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• Keep the work area neat and clean
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment with good safety habits
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Effective communication skills across all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Preferred Skills

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

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

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Works in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habits
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Overtime availability required based on staffing needs
• Weekend and holiday availability required based on staffing needs
• On-call availability required based on staffing needs
• Night shift (3rd shift) work environment

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 across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. Serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S., the organization employs nearly 50,000 professionals including laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent who contribute directly to healthcare outcomes that matter. The organization fosters a human-centered culture built around enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging, with structured development pathways and cross-functional exposure for professionals seeking mission-driven work at an organization of significant scale and impact.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18803

Industry: Healthcare