Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: $19.00$20.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM 6:30 AM EST; shifts variable
• 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 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 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
• Operate in a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Perform data entry with the ability to enter 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
• Basic understanding of computers
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required by staffing needs

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

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; good safety habits required at all times
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Overtime availability is a requirement 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) environment; shifts variable

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 millions of patients and healthcare providers across the United States and worldwide. Leveraging one of the world's largest clinical laboratory databases, the organization delivers insights used to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management at scale. The company employs specimen processing technicians, phlebotomists, patient services representatives, laboratory scientists, and clinical support professionals across its extensive network of diagnostic and laboratory facilities.

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.