Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington at UPMC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detail-Oriented, Communication Skills, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Information Systems, Specimen Handling, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. This position will work rotating shifts, but predominantly 12pm-8pm and 2pm-10pm. 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: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Specimen Processor is responsible for the accurate handling and processing of patient specimens. This includes monitoring deliveries, resolving specimen issues, and ensuring proper specimen labeling and storage.