Specimen Processor

UPMC Northwest Hospital
Department: Laboratory
Shifts: Rotating day/evening shifts-typically no nights
Status: Casual

Receive and organize patient specimens, enter results into the computer, communicate findings, handle phones and paperwork, assist with training, and perform general office tasks.

Responsibilities:

+ Demonstrate a service-oriented approach by showing courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all work situations. Take initiative and assist with department tasks as needed.
+ Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
+ Investigate and resolve specimen issues or requesting errors; request assistance when needed. Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens or other problems.
+ Process specimens by centrifugation, label aliquot tubes, transfer as required by policy, and store samples at appropriate temperatures.
+ Record specimen receive times in the computer sy...