Location: Woodland Park, NJ
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
- Position Type: Contract
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Contract Duration: 4 months
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Pay Rate: $17.20 $22.00 / Hour (USD)
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Shift / Schedule: 3rd Shift 11:00 PM 7:00 AM
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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 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.
- 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
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Enter data at a minimum rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
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Work within a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times
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Practice good safety habits while working in a biohazard environment
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Sit or stand for long periods as required by the position
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Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
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Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
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Keep work area neat and clean
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Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
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Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
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Good organization skills
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Ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by clients
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Ability to learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
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Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
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Ability to sit or stand for long periods
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Flexibility and ability to adapt to frequent day-to-day changes
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Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive work environment
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Basic understanding of computers
- Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
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Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
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Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required
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Previous experience in a production environment preferred
- Works in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habits
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Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
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Overtime, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability is a requirement based on staffing needs
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Overtime expected per position requirements
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
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401k Retirement Fund
This client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry, serving millions of patients and healthcare providers across the United States and internationally. Leveraging one of the world's largest clinical laboratory databases, the organization delivers insights that help identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management outcomes. Their workforce includes specimen processing technicians, laboratory professionals, patient services representatives, and clinical support staff operating across a broad national network of laboratory and diagnostic sites.
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: 26-07873
Industry: Healthcare
