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UPMC East is currently hiring a part-time Specimen Processor to join our team!

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 East is currently hiring a part-time Specimen Processor to work an overnight shift (9 pm to 5 am), every Friday and Saturday.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Selected candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

Apply today to see where your career can go!

Purpose:

Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections. Enter requisition information and patient results into the computer system; call statistical results, answer phone, code charge slips, train new employees and perform related clerical duties.

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:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran