Specimen Management Technician (Medical Lab)

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.
  

Position Compensation Range: $15.99 - $24.78 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer data entry. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.