Laboratory Specimen Processor

6 days ago


Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Title: Specimen Processor

Department: Lab Testing

Location: UPMC East

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Specimen Processor to join our team at UPMC East. As a Specimen Processor, you will play a critical role in the laboratory process, ensuring that patient specimens are received, sorted, identified, processed, and distributed to all technical sections in a timely and efficient manner.

About the Role:

As a Specimen Processor, your responsibilities will include:

  • Customer Service: Demonstrate a service-oriented approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in work situations. Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department's work.
  • Specimen Processing: Receive, sort, and prioritize specimens according to laboratory policies. Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems. Request assistance when needed and complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens.
  • Communication: Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information. Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps.
  • Quality and Safety: Verify patient specimens with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen. Properly request in the Laboratory Information System laboratory information system if needed.
  • Teamwork: Share specimens as necessary. Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified. Participate in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors.
  • Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. 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.
  • Skills: Good oral and written communication skills required. 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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