Specimen Technician

Specimen TechnicianLocation: Chantilly, VAOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $19.88 / 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.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 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform A-station, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratoryPerform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquotingExecute 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 basisCommunicate 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 changeMaintain availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required based on staffing needsRequired SkillsData entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hourBasic understanding of computersGood 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 habitsFlexibility and ability to adapt to changeStrong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environmentPreferred SkillsKnowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processingMedical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratoryPrevious laboratory experiencePrevious hospital laboratory experiencePrevious experience in a production environmentEducation 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 RequirementsDepartment is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion timesWorks in a biohazard environment; good safety habits requiredAble to sit or stand for long periodsOvertime availability is a requirement based on staffing needsWeekend, holiday, and on-call availability required based on staffing needsMajority of SPT I positions work the night shiftAbout the ClientThis organization is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, supporting one in three adult Americans and half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States each year, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, it operates at national scale while delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and ultimately save lives. The organization employs laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent who contribute directly to patient health outcomes. Investment in professional growth is a genuine priority, with structured development pathways, cross-functional exposure, and eleven Employee Business Networks open to all employees to provide community, advocacy, and professional connection.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: 26-12445Industry: Healthcare