Specimen Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Specimen Technician

Location: Chantilly, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $21.91 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Wednesday Sunday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (EST)
• 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.

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. 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 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 nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.

• 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 client
• Learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis
• Adapt to the many different demands made by the customer on a day-to-day basis
• Work in a department that is 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
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required based on staffing needs

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Basic understanding of computers
• Good organization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing compliance regulations and specimen processing requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

• Preferred 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• No experience required

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

• Works in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habits
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Majority of SPT I positions work on the nightshift; weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
• Overtime expected

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

This client is a world-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, the organization operates at national scale while delivering diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and support patient health outcomes. The workforce includes laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent who contribute directly to results that matter. The organization maintains a strong culture of belonging, professional development, and employee experience, anchored by structured growth pathways and cross-functional exposure across its expansive network.

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: 26-17051

Industry: Healthcare