Job Description

Job Description

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: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. This position will work rotating shifts, but predominantly 12pm-8pm and 2pm-10pm.

• 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

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