Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington

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.

• 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.

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. 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