Specimen Processor - UPMC West Shore

Specimen Processor – UPMC West Shore (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Join the team at UPMC West Shore and play a vital role in patient care as a Specimen Processor. This full-time daylight position includes rotating weekends and every third holiday and is essential to keeping our laboratory operations running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll receive, sort, process, and distribute specimens, enter patient and requisition data, communicate results, support clerical functions, and help train new team members—all while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a great opportunity to build valuable healthcare skills while making a meaningful impact in your community. UPMC offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your personal and professional growth.

Take the next step in your career—apply today.

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.