Specimen Technician 1st Shift

Location: Nyack NY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: $18.00$20.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
• 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.

The 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. Job is complex and requires that 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. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs weekends holidays on call and overtime availability is a requirement.

• 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
• Work within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
• Perform data entry with the ability to enter 6000 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

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Basic understanding of computers
• Good organization skills
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by client
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Effective communication with all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Availability for weekends holidays on-call and overtime as required

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent

• No experience required

• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

• Works in a biohazard environment; good safety habits required
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
• Weekend and holiday availability required based on staffing needs
• On-call availability required based on staffing needs

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

This organization is the worlds leading provider of diagnostic information services operating at national scale and serving one in three adult Americans annually across laboratory and healthcare settings throughout the United States and internationally. With nearly 50000 employees the company supports half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. delivering diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions guide treatments and save lives. The workforce spans laboratory scientists logistics professionals technologists and business talent all contributing directly to patient health outcomes. The organization is committed to enriching the employee experience expanding opportunity and elevating belonging with structured development pathways cross-functional exposure and eleven Employee Business Networks open to all employees.

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: 26-12129

Industry: Healthcare