Specimen Processor

UPMC; New Castle, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is currently hiring a Full-Time Specimen Processor to work weekdays, primarily a 5:00AM to 1:30PM shift, with rotating weekend (6:00AM to 2:30PM) and rotating holiday responsibility. No on-call or travel required.

Candidates with office experience and knowledge of laboratory orders preferred. Responsibilities include processing specimens, labeling, and coordinating with the Laboratory Information System.

Qualifications

• Office experience and knowledge of laboratory orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate service orientation and courtesy in all interactions; monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
• Investigate and resolve specimen problems; complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens and transfer as defined by policy.
• Determine and enter specimen receive time into the computer; answer inquiries regarding proper specimen collection, results, and normal ranges.
• Verify patient specimens match requisitions or labels; properly request lab information system entries when needed.
• Receive, sort and prioritize all specimens per laboratory policies; notify supervisor of problems or requests needing clarification.
• Disinfect work area after shift; participate in orientation and training of new staff; perform routine clerical duties.

Job description

Whether you're looking for a collaborative team setting, a career path that can lead to leadership, or experience with an industry leader, our Specimen Processor opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved!

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is currently hiring a Full-Time Specimen Processor to work weekdays, primarily a 5:00AM to 1:30PM shift, with no on call or travel required. This position would require rotating weekend (working 6:00AM to 2:30PM shift) and rotating holiday responsibility.

Candidates with office experience and knowledge of laboratory orders preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate service orientation 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. Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
• Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems. Request assistance when needed. 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. Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure.
• 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. Properly request in the Laboratory Information System laboratory information system if needed. Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.
• Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies. Share specimens as necessary. Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified.
• Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed. Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors. Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed.