Job Description

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:

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• This position is responsible for processing and plating (putting sample to media plates to grow bacteria) body fluids and tissue specimens which may contain infectious diseases. Work is performed under a biosafety hood. Candidate may also learn to perform waived testing.
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• Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
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• Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems.
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• Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems.
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• Separate by centrifugation.
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• Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature.
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• Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information.
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• 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.
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• Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.
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• Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.
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Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM. May work occasional holidays as well.

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• High School diploma or equivalent.
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• 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.
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• Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred.
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• Good oral and written communication skills required.
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• 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.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
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• Act 33
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• Act 34
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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