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Lead Specimen Processor

UPMC

Location
Onsite (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the role

UPMC Presbyterian's Automated Testing Laboratory is seeking a Lead Specimen Processor to oversee night shift operations, manage staff training and scheduling, and ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols in diagnostic testing.

Skills

Specimen processing Laboratory workflow management Inventory management Training and orientation Troubleshooting Interpersonal skills Billing coordination Safety compliance Biohazard protection Scheduling Quality assurance

Full job details

Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian – Lead Specimen Processor (Night 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 night shift team.

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: 

  • All duties of a Specimen Processor.
  • 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%25 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
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran