Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Location: Harwood Heights IL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 month
• Pay Rate: $17.95$20.65 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 1:00 PM 5:30 PM Central Zone
• 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 compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis
• Operate within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Enter data at a minimum of 6000 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
• Be available for weekends holidays on call and overtime as required based on staffing needs

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes/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 practicing good safety habits
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Effective communication with all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Basic understanding of computers

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Previous laboratory experience
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• 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 preferred
• Previous hospital laboratory experience (a plus but not required)
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred
• Medical background preferred including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Department is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Works in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habits
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
• Weekend holiday and on-call availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
• Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is the worlds 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 50000 employees the 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 work here is genuinely consequential: whether a sample reveals a cancer marker confirms a chronic condition or clears a patient the people behind those results contribute to healthcare outcomes that matter. The organization employs laboratory scientists logistics professionals specimen processing technicians and business talent who want to work somewhere their contributions directly support patient health.

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: 26-14758

Industry: Healthcare

Required Experience:

IC