What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processor - UPMC Washington Microbiology Lab position at UPMC?
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:
- This position is responsible for processing and plating (putting sample to media plates to grow bacteria) body fluids and tissue specimens which may contain infectious diseases. Work is performed under a biosafety hood. Candidate may also learn to perform waived testing.
- 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: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM. May work occasional holidays as well.
Salary : $18 - $29
