Specimen Processing Technician I – Full-Time with Benefits

Threeriversdx; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

HERITAGE LAB SERVICES in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Full-Time Specimen Processing Technician I, Tue-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm. You will unpack and enter data for specimens received at our Three Rivers Diagnostics location and begin testing, while collecting samples for our lab.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and up to six months of lab accessioning experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months lab accessioning experience preferred; previous medical field experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Medical Terminology and Laboratory Procedures, Data Entry, Lab Compliance, Microsoft Applications, Organizational Skills, and ability to Work Independently in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and logging incoming specimens, verifying patient information and matching specimen with the requisition form.
• Labeling specimens accurately with patient details and sorting them based on test type and priority.
• Inputting patient information, specimen details, and test orders into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Aliquoting specimens, centrifuging samples as needed and preparing them for analysis according to established laboratory protocols.
• Distributing specimens to the appropriate testing areas within the laboratory.
• Monitoring specimen integrity, identifying potential errors, and following quality assurance procedures escalating any issues to direct supervisor when necessary.
• Storing and disposing of specimens properly and according to laboratory regulations.
• Answers departmental phone calls, and emails in a timely manner
• Assist clients as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as needed
• Supports ongoing changes in a professional manner contributes to a positive work environment and to the team effort of the laboratory.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory procedures

Data entry

Lab compliance

Microsoft applications

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HERITAGE LAB SERVICES in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Full-Time Specimen Processing Technician I, Tue-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm. You will unpack and enter data for specimens received at our Three Rivers Diagnostics location and begin testing, while collecting samples for our lab.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and up to six months of lab accessioning experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.