Specimen Processor (Part-Time)

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA is seeking a Part-Time Specimen Processor to join our laboratory team. You will handle specimens, ensure proper labeling, processing, and timely communication with the lab staff to support efficient patient care.

Candidates with office experience and knowledge of laboratory orders preferred, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts; no on-call or travel required. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow within the lab.

Qualifications

• Office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, respectful service and assist in completing the department's work.
• Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
• Investigate mistakes or problems with specimens and request needed assistance.
• Verify and label specimens, ensure information matches paperwork, and handle transfers as defined.
• Record receive times in the Laboratory Information System and handle patient result inquiries.
• Sort and prioritize specimens, notify supervisor of issues, and assist with training of new staff.

Skills

Office experience

Knowledge of laboratory orders

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 Part-Time Specimen Processor to work varying day shifts, with no on call or travel required. This position would require rotating weekend and 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.