Lab Support Technician - Microbiology & Specimen Prep

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 26.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh's Microbiology Lab is seeking a Specimen Processor to support analytic activities with the technical staff. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, routing to analysis areas, and ensuring proper QA/QC and safety practices in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant clinical lab experience or formal training, with emphasis on accuracy, organization, and teamwork in a patient-focused setting.

Competenze

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in a clinical lab.
• Or an Associate degree with biology and chemistry courses and 1 year lab experience.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant cert with 1 year lab exp.
• Military medical lab training (50 weeks) may satisfy requirements.
• BS in biology or clinical lab science preferred.
• MLS enrollment with 3 years college credits is acceptable.

Mansioni

• Answers phone inquiries and checks specimen status.
• Receives, sorts, prepares and delivers testing-ready specimens to analysis areas.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and records temperatures as needed.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Maintains clean storage areas and proper disposal of lab waste.
• Prepares specimens at workstations for testing (PA locations only).

Conoscenze

Specimen processing

QA/QC procedures

Laboratory safety

Communication

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree with biology and chemistry courses

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

BS in biology or clinical laboratory science

MLS training program (3 yrs college credits)

Currently enrolled in MLS program

Descrizione del lavoro

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh's Microbiology Lab is seeking a Specimen Processor to support analytic activities with the technical staff. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, routing to analysis areas, and ensuring proper QA/QC and safety practices in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant clinical lab experience or formal training, with emphasis on accuracy, organization, and teamwork in a patient-focused setting.