Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington, Casual

Join Our Team as a Specimen Processor in Our Hospital Lab! We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Specimen Processor to join our dynamic hospital laboratory team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate handling and processing of patient specimens, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

Responsibilities:

· Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.

· Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems.

· Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems.

· Separate by centrifugation.

· Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature.

· Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information.

· Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen.

· Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.

· Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts primarily. Start times will vary between 5AM- 10PM. Shifts may include but are not limited to: 8:30AM-4:30PM, 12PM-8:30PM, 2PM-10PM, and 10PM -6AM. Would prefer availability of 8-10 days per/month. Wweekends and holidays will be included

• 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.
• Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred.
• 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