Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington, Casual

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: 8-hour shifts primarily. Start times will vary between 5AM- 10PM.  Shifts may include but are not limited to: 8:30AM-4:30PM, 12PM-8:30PM, 2PM-10PM, and 10PM -6AM. Would prefer availability of 8-10 days per/month. Wweekends and holidays will be included