Lead Specimen Processor

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 21h ago

Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian - Lead Specimen Processor (Evening Shift)

Are you an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step in your career? UPMC Presbyterian's high-volume Automated Testing Laboratory is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lead Specimen Processor to join our evening shift team. This critical role offers the unique advantage of no weekend or holiday shifts, while providing the opportunity to lead and support essential laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment.

As the Lead Specimen Processor, you will play a key role in overseeing the specimen benches, ensuring efficient workflow, and collaborating with specialty departments throughout the Clinical Lab Building. If you're ready to lead by example and help drive quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Responds courteously to customer complaints and works to provide a satisfactory outcome.

Requests changes to charge codes. Investigates billing questions.

Participates in the orientation and training of new employees or students. Manages training schedules for the assigned section.

Orders supplies as required. Manages inventory needs within the section.

Monitors all work activities in the section, observing that all processing duties are performed according to procedures.

Ensures that all associates use appropriate biohazard protection and that all safety guidelines are followed.

As needed, meets with researchers and sets up proper ordering conventions and billing accounts.

Able to competently manage 85% of any processing responsibilities.

Completes schedules for the section to ensure adequate coverage and minimal overtime.

Assures smooth operation of the section. Adjusts work assignments and completes Kronos timecards according to deadlines.

Assumes temporary delegated duties during Supervisor's absence.

High school graduate required.

Associates or B.S. degree preferred.

3 years of experience required as a laboratory specimen processor (or higher) in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of laboratory and sectional policies and procedures.

Effective troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

A.S.C.P. certification preferred

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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