Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Location: Sacramento, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $18.20-$21.31 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM (PST)
• 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 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. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by 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. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift 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, 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 client
• Learn and understand the 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 minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/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
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Basic understanding of computers
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as required based on staffing needs

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
• Previous hospital laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a production environment
• Medical background which includes 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
• Nightshift work is the majority of SPT I assignments; weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime availability required based on staffing needs
• Overtime is expected as part of this role

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, 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 employs laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, technologists, specimen processing technicians, and business talent who contribute directly to patient health outcomes across its expansive network.

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: 26-16060

Industry: Healthcare