Lead Specimen Processor at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Operations, Specimen Processing, Customer Service, Training, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Workflow Management, Billing, Biohazard Protection, Time Management, Communication, Quality Assurance, Detail Orientation, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian – Lead Specimen Processor (Evening Shift) Are you an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step in your career? UPMC Presbyterian's high-volume Automated Testing Laboratory is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lead Specimen Processor to join our evening shift team. This critical role offers the unique advantage of no weekend or holiday shifts, while providing the opportunity to lead and support essential laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment. As the Lead Specimen Processor, you will play a key role in overseeing the specimen benches, ensuring efficient workflow, and collaborating with specialty departments throughout the Clinical Lab Building. If you're ready to lead by example and help drive quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Responds courteously to customer complaints and works to provide a satisfactory outcome. Requests changes to charge codes. Investigates billing questions. Participates in the orientation and training of new employees or students. Manages training schedules for the assigned section. Orders supplies as required. Manages inventory needs within the section. Monitors all work activities in the section, observing that all processing duties are performed according to procedures. Ensures that all associates use appropriate biohazard protection and that all safety guidelines are followed. As needed, meets with researchers and sets up proper ordering conventions and billing accounts. Able to competently manage 85%25 of any processing responsibilities. Completes schedules for the section to ensure adequate coverage and minimal overtime. Assures smooth operation of the section. Adjusts work assignments and completes Kronos timecards according to deadlines. Assumes temporary delegated duties during Supervisor's absence. High school graduate required. Associates or B.S. degree preferred. 3 years of experience required as a laboratory specimen processor (or higher) in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of laboratory and sectional policies and procedures. Effective troubleshooting and interpersonal skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: A.S.C.P. certification preferred Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Lead Specimen Processor oversees the specimen benches, ensuring efficient workflow and collaboration with specialty departments. This role includes managing training schedules, monitoring work activities, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.