Specimen Technician - 3Rd Shift

Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Wallingford, CT

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $16.20 $21.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 3rd Shift / 11:00 PM 7:30 AM
• 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. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

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.

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.
• Work within a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Perform data entry with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Sit or stand for long periods as required by the role.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as required by staffing needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• 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 is a plus but not required.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

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

About the Client

This organization is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating at national scale across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. Every year, it serves one in three adult Americans and supports half of the physicians and hospitals across the country, employing nearly 50,000 professionals. The work here is genuinely consequential results that reveal cancer markers, confirm chronic conditions, or clear patients directly influence healthcare outcomes that matter. The organization employs laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, specimen processing technicians, and business talent who contribute to patient health through mission-driven, large-scale diagnostic operations.

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: 26-17969 Industry: Healthcare

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