Specimen Processor (casual) - UPMC East - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

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 casual Specimen Processor to work various shifts (including day, evening, and overnight). This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.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.* Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.* 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.* Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.* Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.* Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed.Qualifications:* 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:* Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran