Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington

UPMC; Washington, Northern (Washington County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a detail-oriented Specimen Processor for our hospital lab. You will ensure accurate handling and timely processing of patient specimens, supporting reliable diagnostic results and patient care.

This role focuses on specimen receipt, labeling, centrifugation, and safe sample transport, with rotating shifts including evenings and weekends. Attention to detail, adherence to safety policies, and effective communication with lab staff and clinicians are essential to ensure quality

Responsibilities

• Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
• Investigate and resolve specimen problems and any requesting mistakes.
• Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens or problems.
• Separate by centrifugation.
• Label aliquot tubes and transfer as policy; store samples at proper temperature.
• Determine and enter specimen receive time; respond to telephone inquiries.
• Verify patient specimens with requisitions or labels; ensure matching paperwork.
• Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.
• Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens per lab policies.

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:

8 hr shifts & rotating days of the week, weekends, and holidays. Mostly 12-8pm and 2-10pm with some days shifts primarily on the weekend.