Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Technician to support our client’s medical facility in Gaithersburg, MD. This is a 3 - month contract with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Title: Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician

Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Pay Rate: $20.69 - 24.14/hr on W2.

Duration: 3 Months

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00am-8:30am EST with a rotating Sunday.

*Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen processing tasks including presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, and imaging.
• Accurately enter high‐volume data (6,000 keystrokes/hr) with strong attention to detail.
• Handle and understand various specimen types and related test orders.
• Follow safety, biohazard handling, and compliance regulations.
• Maintain productivity standards and keep the work area clean and organized.

Job Requirements:

• Strong data entry skills with ability to type 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour accurately.
• basic computer skills required (medical/lab terminology preferred
• Detail‐oriented, organized, and able to learn different specimen types and compliance regulations.
• Comfortable working in a production and biohazard environment, following all safety procedures.
• Flexible schedule — must be able to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime; 15% shift differential applies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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