Specimen Processing Technician

Company: GTT, LLC
Location: Batesville
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Specimen Processing Technician

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Contract Duration: 6+ Weeks
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Batesville, AR
Schedule: Evening Mon-Fri 3:30 pm to 10 pm

Job Description:
The Specimen Processing Technician 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 employees have good organizational skills and be able to learn and understand specimen types related to the test(s) ordered by the client.
The Specimen Processing Technician 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 Specimen Processing Technician 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 are a requirement.
The department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
Position requires a data background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
Adheres to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
Keeps work area neat and clean.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education:
HS diploma or equivalent.
Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience:
No experience required, but previous laboratory experience preferred.
A medical background is 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 is preferred.

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
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!

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