Specimen Technician

Specimen TechnicianLocation: Chantilly, VAOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $24.10 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00 PM – 3:30 AMOvertime: Overtime availability is a requirement; overtime rate appliesWork 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 SummaryThe 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 is 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform A-station, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratoryPerform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquotingPerform all functions with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely mannerLearn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the clientLearn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basisMeet productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times in a production environmentEnter data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hourPractice good safety habits while working in a biohazard environmentSit or stand for long periods as requiredCommunicate effectively with all levels of staffAdhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and proceduresKeep work area neat and cleanDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environmentDemonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changeRequired SkillsData entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hourGood organization skillsAbility to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations related to test orderingAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of staffAbility to sit or stand for long periodsAbility to work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habitsDemonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to changeStrong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environmentBasic understanding of computersPreferred SkillsPreferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processingMedical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratoryEducation RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent (required)Required ExperienceNo experience requiredNice-to-Have ExperiencePrevious laboratory experience preferredPrevious hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not requiredPrevious experience in a production environment preferredWork Environment / Physical RequirementsWorks in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habitsMust be able to sit or stand for long periodsDepartment is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion timesMajority of SPT I positions work the night shift; weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime availability is a requirementOvertime availability requiredBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientThis client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating at national scale across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. Serving one in three adult Americans each year and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the country, this organization employs nearly 50,000 professionals — including laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent — who contribute directly to clinical decisions and patient health outcomes. The organization is committed to enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging through structured development pathways and cross-functional exposure.About GTTGTT 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: 26-17054Industry: Healthcare