Specimen Processor UPMC Pittsburgh
Overview
Flex full-time Specimen Processor supporting Automated Testing Lab at UPMC Shadyside. Evening shift 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. Entry-level role for those entering medical field. High school diploma required. This is an entry point position that offers training and potential advancement to Medical Laboratory Scientist.
What You'll Do17
- 1Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens
- 2Investigate and resolve requesting mistakes or other specimen problems
- 3Request assistance when needed
- 4Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems
- 5Separate by centrifugation
- 6Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at appropriate temperature
- 7Determine and enter specimen receive time into the computer
- 8Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information
- 9Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure
- 10Verify 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
- 11Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed
- 12Receive, sort and prioritize all specimens according to laboratory policies
- 13Share specimens as necessary
- 14Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified
- 15Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift if needed
- 16Participate in orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors
- 17Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed
Requirements7
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons experience in a clinical laboratory, physician`s office, or other medical environment
- 3High School diploma or equivalent
- 4Three to six months experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center
- 5Good oral and written communication skills required
- 6Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers both by telephone and in person
- 7Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Salary Insight
$40 - $62k per year
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