At UPMC Chautauqua, our Specimen Processors are the heartbeat of the laboratory—ensuring every sample is handled with precision, urgency, and care. This casual role offers varied shifts between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., providing schedule flexibility while supporting essential patient care.
We’re seeking detail-oriented professionals with Medical Terminology knowledge, EMR experience, and a healthcare background who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive, collaborative team with cross-training opportunities and room to grow within UPMC. You’ll partner with multiple departments to ensure timely, accurate testing—playing a critical role in delivering high-quality patient results every day.
In this role, there is opportunity to -
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Receive, sort, and prioritize all specimens according to laboratory policy.
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Verify patient identification and match specimens to requisitions for accuracy.
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Enter specimen receipt times and requisition data into the Laboratory Information System.
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Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing.
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Centrifuge specimens, aliquot samples, and store at appropriate temperatures.
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Investigate and resolve specimen discrepancies or ordering errors.
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Complete quality documentation for unacceptable specimens or processing issues.
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Prepare, package, and ship specimens to reference laboratories as required.
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Communicate critical statistical results and respond to telephone inquiries.
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Partner with clinical departments to clarify testing needs and requirements.
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Train and support new laboratory specimen processors during orientation.
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Maintain a clean, disinfected, and safe work environment following biohazard protocols.
If you’re motivated by accuracy, teamwork, and meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with UPMC.
