What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processor / Sr. Specimen Processor position at UPMC?
Are you looking for a fast paced and busy work environment? The Harrisburg Lab department is looking for a new Specimen Processor or a Sr. Specimen Processor to join their experienced team.
Pay Scale: $18.12 - $27.76
Schedule: Monday – Friday with shift times between 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., depending on staffing/scheduling needs. 8-hour shift per day. Includes every third weekend, rotating holidays.
Purpose:
Perform the duties of a Laboratory Specimen Processor regularly. Assist the section supervisor in organizing and monitoring the work of subordinates and assist in training new Laboratory Specimen Processors.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in or conducts special projects or time studies by request.
- Collects, records and analyzes processing data.
- All duties of a Specimen Processor including:
- Demonstrates service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations.
- Shows initiative and offers assistance in the completion of the department's work.
- Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available for efficient operations, inventory supplies and informs supervisor of needs.
- Provides advice and/or assistance to new employees and co-workers in the performance of non-routine/difficult duties.
- Trouble shoots and helps resolve complex specimen problems to promote quality assurance.
- Participates in hospital committees and lab work groups.
- Maintains a solid/strong or higher rating (preferred) during annual Performance Appraisals, with no marginal ratings.
- No active corrective actions.
- Assists management in ensuring that processing duties are performed according to procedures and established guidelines.
- Performs non-lab activities as required (such as Specimen Registrations) and maintains competency for assigned procedures.
- Organizes and processes research studies according to policy where required.
- Coordinates processing of specimens sent to reference laboratories.
- Able to competently manage 85% of any processing responsibilities.
- Preferable to be proficient in 100%.
Salary : $18 - $28
