Specimen Processor

1 month ago

Erie PA United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

UPMC welcomes your application to join our team as a Specimen Processor  This full-time role features hours from 4am to 12:30pm, with rotating shifts on weekends and holidays. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate exceptional service orientation by consistently showing courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all work interactions.
  • Take initiative in assisting with departmental tasks and ensuring efficient completion of work assignments.
  • Vigilantly monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to guarantee timely processing of specimens, addressing any delays or issues promptly.
  • Investigate and resolve specimen issues, including requesting errors or quality problems, and complete necessary quality forms.
  • Process specimens by centrifugation, label aliquot tubes, transfer samples per policy, and store them at the correct temperatures.
  • Enter specimen receipt times accurately into the computer system and respond to telephone inquiries regarding specimen collection, results, and normal ranges.
  • Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations for handling biohazardous samples and sharps, ensuring minimal risk of exposure.
  • Verify specimens against requisitions or labels for accuracy, and request laboratory information through the Laboratory Information System as required.

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers (as well as co-workers) both by telephone and in person.

Preferred:

  • Three to six months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physician's office, or other medical environment preferred, including knowledge of or experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information systems.
  • Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center. 


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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