Specimen Technician

Primary Job Title

Specimen Technician

Location

Lewisville, TX

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 16 weeks

Start: As soon as possible

Pay Rate: $17.20–$23.00 / Hour (USD)

Shift / Schedule: 10pm–6:30am, Tuesday to Saturday

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 Technician 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 Specimen Technician 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 Specimen Technician I is required. The Specimen Technician I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of Specimen Technician I work is on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement. The Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times. The position works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department
• Perform A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting
• Enter data with 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Adhere to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Basic understanding of computers

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Previous laboratory experience
• Medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous hospital laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a production environment

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Majority of work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement
• Overtime expected

Benefits

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

About the Client

Global leader in diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives.

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: 26-03563