Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Location: Lewisville, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $17.20–$18.35 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Overtime: Overtime availability is a requirement; weekend and holiday availability required
• 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 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, weekend, holiday, 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
• Perform all functions 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 in a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Enter data at a rate of 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

Required Skills:

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment with good safety habits
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Effective communication with all levels of staff
• Adherence to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
• 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)
• Basic understanding of computers (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; must practice good safety habits
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Department is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Majority of SPT I positions work the night shift; weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement

Benefits:

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

About the Client:

This client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry, leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database to empower healthier lives. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, the organization operates an extensive network of laboratory and patient services locations across the U.S. and internationally, with a commitment to inclusive care and improving healthcare management for all stakeholders. Their teams include specimen processing technicians, patient services representatives, laboratory professionals, and clinical support staff who collaborate to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results.

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: 26-07343

Industry: Healthcare