Job Description
Job DescriptionSpecimen TechnicianLocation
Gaithersburg, MD
Onsite Flexibility
Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Pay Rate: $20.70 $24.15 / Hour (USD)
- Shift / Schedule: 12:00am 8:30am Tuesday Saturday with a rotating Sunday
- 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 role 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 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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
- Execute A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
- Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting
- 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
- Enter data with proficiency at 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
- Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- 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
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
Required Knowledge
- Basic understanding of computers
- Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
Preferred Knowledge
- Knowledge of laboratory testing
- Knowledge of laboratory specimen processing
Work Experience
- No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred
- Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
- Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required
- Previous experience in a production environment preferred
Required Skills
- Able to sit or stand for long periods
- Good organization skills
- Ability to learn and understand specimen types
- Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- Able to sit or stand for long periods
- Production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
- Majority of work on the nightshift; based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement
- Department is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number
26-03199
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Company DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.
We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers
Awards
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015
Company Description
Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015