Specimen Technician

JobDiva, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

GTT is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) in Chantilly, VA, on an onsite contract basis. The role centers on specimen processing support, data entry, and compliance with testing regulations.

Night-shift work is common, with weekends and overtime as needed to meet staffing demands. The candidate should have a data-entry background, strong organization skills, and the ability to learn various specimen types and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Adhere to safety habits and compliance policies in a biohazard environment.

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
• 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 the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis
• Work within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Enter data at a minimum of 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
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required based on staffing needs

Skills

Data entry

Organization

Learn compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Biohazard safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specimen Technician

Location: Chantilly, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $25.20 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 4:00 AM–12:30 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 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 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. 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
• 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 the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis
• Work within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Enter data at a minimum of 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
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required based on staffing needs

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Effective communication skills across all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to adhere to safety habits and compliance policies in a biohazard environment

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous laboratory experience
• 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)
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, with laboratory operations serving one in three adult Americans and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, as well as extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, this 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 workforce spans laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, technologists, and business talent — all contributing directly to healthcare outcomes that matter.

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: 26-15167

Industry: Healthcare

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