Specimen Management Technician, Wage

UVA Health System • Newcomb Hall, VA

95d • $15 - $24

About The Position

Responsible for receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis entering requests into Laboratory computer system transporting of specimens and using problem solving skills. Enters written and receives electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria. Operates Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints Processes Laboratory specimens. Serves as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students. Demonstrates knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• No experience required
• No licensure required

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis
• Entering requests into Laboratory computer system
• Transporting specimens
• Using problem solving skills
• Entering written and receiving electronic orders for Laboratory requests
• Ensuring all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria
• Operating Pneumatic Tube System (PTS)
• Investigating documents and resolving problems or complaints
• Processing Laboratory specimens
• Serving as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students
• Demonstrating knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs
• Performing area-specific support activities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED