Specimen Processor at UPMC

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Service Orientation, Communication Skills, Laboratory Orders, Specimen Processing, Quality Control, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Medical Terminology, Clerical Duties, Biohazard Safety, Centrifugation, Data Entry, Training, Disinfection

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. Apply today to see where your career can go! 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. High School diploma or equivalent. Three to six months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physician's office, or other medical environment preferred, including knowledge of or experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information systems. Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred. Good oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers (as well as co-workers) both by telephone and in person. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Specimen Processor is responsible for monitoring specimen deliveries, investigating specimen issues, and ensuring proper handling and processing of samples. They will also assist in training new staff and maintain a clean work environment.