Specimen Technician

Specimen TechnicianLocation: Lewisville, TXOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $18.00–$20.19 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Sunday – ThursdayWork 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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 aliquotingEnter data at a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hourWork in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habitsSit or stand for long periods as required by production demandsCommunicate effectively with all levels of staffAdhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and proceduresKeep work area neat and cleanDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environmentDemonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changeRequired SkillsData entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hourBasic understanding of computersGood organization skillsStrong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environmentEffective communication skills at all levels of staffAbility to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clientsAbility to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test orderingFlexibility and ability to adapt to frequent changesPreferred SkillsKnowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processingMedical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratoryPrevious laboratory experiencePrevious hospital laboratory experiencePrevious experience in a production environmentEducation RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredRequired ExperienceNo experience requiredNice-to-Have ExperiencePrevious laboratory experience preferredPrevious hospital laboratory experience (a plus, but not required)Previous experience in a production environment preferredMedical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratoryWork Environment / Physical RequirementsDepartment is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion timesWorks in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habitsAble to sit or stand for long periodsMajority of SPT I staff work on the night shift; weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirementOvertime availability requiredBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientThis client is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, 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 50,000 employees, this 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 organization has built a culture around enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging — supported by eleven Employee Business Networks and structured professional development pathways. Laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent will find a rare combination of mission clarity, career depth, and organizational scale.About GTTGTT 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: 26-13164Industry: Healthcare